The owners of a stranded luxury launch have put it up for sale after failing to free it from sand.

Some Christchurch residents don't know when their land will be fixed or how they'll live meantime.

You might be surprised how often insurance companies call their customers liars, fraudsters or criminals, and the flimsy basis on which they sometimes do so.

"Many mum and dad investors have lost large sums of money because of the poor investment advice they've received," blurted Simon Power.

Builders from around the country see a goldmine of work awaiting them in quake-torn Christchurch.

The earthquake that struck Canterbury may be the fifth-most expensive ever for insurers, according to risk management projections.

It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.

The states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.

The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.

Insurers report a surge in inquiries prompted by homeowners' fears they may not be properly covered if a Christchurch-style earthquake hits.

The Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.