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Christchurch earthquake: Recovery 10 year job, says minister
It will take more than 10 years to rebuild Christchurch, says acting Economic Development Minister David Carter.
<i>Paul Harper:</i> Dust haze hangs over a weary city
nzherald.co.nz reporter Paul Harper on the newest problem facing earthquake-hit Christchurch - dust, dust and more dust.
Christchurch earthquake: Immigrant families refugees a second time
Hundreds of Afghanis who fled their home country have become refugees again - this time from Christchurch.
Jetstar apologises for 'inhumane' request over refund
Jetstar has apologised to a couple after demanding photographic proof that their home was damaged.
Christchurch earthquake: Battle of Port-a-loos in dusty suburbs
After two days of hot weather, the reeking sewage-laden silt has dried and the wind sends its dust billowing out.
Quake to cost insurers up to $16b
One of the world's biggest reinsurers estimated today that last week's Christchurch earthquake would cost insurers between $8.1 billion and $16b.
Quake-support packages needed for more than 20,000
Applications for financial support following last week's deadly Christchurch quake are flooding in.
'You're tough and you're resilient', says <i>Man vs Wild</i> star
Adventurer and wild man Bear Grylls, in New Zealand filming an episode of his television series, has paid tribute to the Kiwi spirit.
Christchurch residents share their stories
A week on from the quake, Christchurch people tell their stories to Christchurch Star reporters...
'Refugee city' being neglected - blogger
Blogger Peter Hyde says there are now three cities within earthquake-hit Christchurch, and one of them - where many people live - is being neglected by the media.
Working for families cuts targeted
Wealthy parents receiving money from Working for Families look set to lose the funding as the Govt looks to find financial relief for the Christchurch quake.
Christchurch earthquake: Funeral for 8-month-old Jayden Harris
Earthquake victim 8-month-old Jayden Harris was today farewelled at a funeral service at the chapel of John Rhind Funeral Directors in Christchurch.
DHB head invokes Katrina to defend evacuating elderly
Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates has invoked memories of Hurricane Katrina to justify evacuating hundreds of elderly out of the Christchurch in the wake of last week's earthquake.
'You warmed our hearts', baby Jayden's funeral told
The grief-stricken family of eight-month-old quake victim Jayden Harris farewelled him in a moving ceremony in Christchurch today.
Make Christchurch rebuild decisions fast, says Ballantynes store boss
Richard Ballantyne, of Ballantyne's department store, says there had been concerns about the central district even before the first earthquake in September.
Key: I want RWC in Christchurch
John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.
Residents unable to hire temporary toilets
Temporary toilets are deemed assets of importance so Civil Defence has to co-ordinate where they are placed in quake-hit Christchurch.
Sportspeople's messages for Christchurch
Sport is a big part of Christchurch and the Canterbury region, from its seven Super Rugby titles, to the numerous world beaters the area has produced.