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![Christchurch earthquake will see long-term GDP rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Christchurch earthquake will see long-term GDP rise
The economic impact of the earthquake will be sharply negative in the near term but probably positive for GDP over a longer period, economists say.
![Keep boiling tap water, residents urged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Keep boiling tap water, residents urged
Thousands of Canterbury residents will probably have to keep boiling water until the end of the week to minimise the risk of disease after Saturday's earthquake.
![Christchurch earthquake sightseers risk themselves and others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Christchurch earthquake sightseers risk themselves and others
The growing number of sightseers in central Christchurch are putting themselves and others in danger, say police.
![Uninsured face battle for Christchurch earthquake money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Uninsured face battle for Christchurch earthquake money
An estimated 5000 uninsured homes damaged in the Christchurch earthquake will have to make a case of "true hardship" to be considered for financial help.
![Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 3 updates</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 3 updates</i>
Tracking today's events as they happen on Day Three of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
![Key: 100,000 homes damaged in quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Key: 100,000 homes damaged in quake
John Key today said an estimated 100,000 homes were damaged by Saturday's 7.1-magnitude earthquake - nearly half of all dwellings in the Canterbury region.
![Earthquake victims tell their stories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Earthquake victims tell their stories
In Christchurch, everyone has a story to tell. When the quake hit at 4.30am on Saturday, many turned to social media. Read their stories.
![Aftershock forces radio station's evacuation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Aftershock forces radio station's evacuation
This afternoon's 4.5 magnitude aftershock has pushed a number of damaged Christchurch buildings over the edge, including one housing a leading radio news network.
![Quake-hit workers worried about pay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Quake-hit workers worried about pay
Many central city businesses cannot open until the damage from the earthquake is fully assessed, and some workers are worried about losing pay.
![Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise
The Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.
![Judge warns 'looters' after quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Judge warns 'looters' after quake
Anyone caught looting in the wake of Christchurch's devastating earthquake would be harshly treated by the courts, a judge warned today.
![Quake could tip over recession-hit businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Quake could tip over recession-hit businesses
Saturday's earthquake could prove to be the tipping point for some businesses already squeezed by the recession, a Christchurch business leader says.
![Earthquake - how to make an insurance claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Earthquake - how to make an insurance claim
There have been nearly 5,000 insurance claims made already as a result of the Christchurch earthquake, says the Earthquake Commission. Here's how to make a claim.
![Earthquake poses problems for Fonterra, but all milk collected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Earthquake poses problems for Fonterra, but all milk collected
Fonterra says the earthquake has damaged some milking sheds, but all milk has been collected from its Canterbury suppliers.
![Still no water for 15pc of Christchurch homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Still no water for 15pc of Christchurch homes
About 60 streets across Christchurch are still without water this morning as aftershocks continue to shake the city after Saturday's earthquake.
![Psychologist warns of delayed earthquake trauma](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Psychologist warns of delayed earthquake trauma
The emotional trauma of the Christchurch earthquake may not surface for weeks or even months, says a psychologist.
![Earthquake costs need to be spread - Key](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
Earthquake costs need to be spread - Key
Cabinet will today meet to get an early overview of the damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake, and John Key says the bill outside private insurance and Earthquake Commission funding will be large.
![<i>Liam Dann:</i> Disaster forces Govt to spend up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
<i>Liam Dann:</i> Disaster forces Govt to spend up
One upside of the Christchurch earthquake is that nature has unleashed the biggest job creation scheme NZ has seen.
![After the quake... wind and rainstorms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=797)
After the quake... wind and rainstorms
Savage winds battered Canterbury this morning as the province only just begins to pick itself up after Saturday's devastating earthquake.