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Rush of interest in quake inquiry
62 parties have expressed interest in making submissions to the inquiry into why so many buildings were destroyed by the Canterbury earthquakes.
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Fran O'Sullivan: Taupo quake a sharp reminder of risks
Quake-ravaged Canterbury and Auckland are clearly the two major infrastructural challenges facing New Zealand.
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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.
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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.
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Tasman rivers expected to rise
People living near rivers and streams in the Tasman District should be prepared for a rapid rise in water levels overnight, with heavier falls forecast to continue, Civil Defence says.