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Tsunami warning signals to be tested in Auckland
Tsunami warning sirens will go off in parts of Auckland today.
Quake CBD demolitions in full swing
Demolition work is being carried out on around 100 buildings in quake-stricken Christchurch's central business district red zone, but there is much to do and safety is top priority, says CERA.
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.
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.
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.
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.