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No one knows how much quake will cost, says PM
No one knows how much the Christchurch earthquake will eventually cost, but the government's balance sheet is still in a strong position to pay its part of the possibly $25b bill, says PM John Key.
EQC pays out $1b worth of claims
The Earthquake Commission has paid out $1 billion in claims from the Canterbury earthquakes.
Sir Peter Blake awards: Sam Johnson
Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.
Quakes could lead to nationwide rates rises
Rates across the country could rise due to increased insurance bills in the wake of the Christchurch quakes.
Taxpayers to cover quake damage
Taxpayers would pay most of the cost of repairing future earthquake damage to uninsured Christchurch infrastructure, a spokesman for Finance Minister Bill English says.
Christchurch rebuild on hold until shaking stops, says Fletcher CEO
The actual physical rebuild of Christchurch won't be complex but will remain frustratingly on hold until the aftershocks come to an end, says Fletcher Building CEO Jonathan Ling.
Paul Holmes: Quake victims' anger bought off - for now
Uncertainty of people in orange zone source of future resentment.
Mai Chen: Quakes a true test of government
Mai Chen asks whether emergency laws and cash can sustain people's trust .
Christchurch aftershocks: 'Disoriented' people put on brave face
Pharmacist sees the tension in customers' faces - and in their prescriptions.