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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.
Anyone caught looting in the wake of Christchurch's devastating earthquake would be harshly treated by the courts, a judge warned today.
Saturday's earthquake could prove to be the tipping point for some businesses already squeezed by the recession, a Christchurch business leader says.
A severe heavy rain and gale weather warning is in place for much of the country as widespread flooding affects farmers.
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.
About 60 streets across Christchurch are still without water this morning as aftershocks continue to shake the city after Saturday's earthquake.
The emotional trauma of the Christchurch earthquake may not surface for weeks or even months, says a psychologist.
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.
One upside of the Christchurch earthquake is that nature has unleashed the biggest job creation scheme NZ has seen.
Savage winds battered Canterbury this morning as the province only just begins to pick itself up after Saturday's devastating earthquake.
It wasn't just humans shaken by the big quake - hundreds of terrified pets fled during the tremors.
Hundreds of people devastated by the Christchurch earthquake are staying put in emergency shelters.
Chris de Freitas says risk-management planning can help society in practical and economic ways.
The Christchurch earthquake took scientists by surprise, as it revealed a new faultline in a territory not known for seismic activity.
Residents of an entire street say their homes are a write-off after the land liquefied underneath and swamped the properties in sewage and silt.
Victoria faced its worst floods in more than a decade at the weekend, with 200mm of rain falling in some areas.
The seismic shift in the South Island made headline news around the world.
After 48 hours - and what seems like countless aftershocks - the mood of the people of Canterbury is changing.
Dibley has the redoubtable vicar Geraldine, and Hororata has the Rev Jenni Carter.
The wild winds forecast for Canterbury tonight are unlikely to reach full force in Christchurch.
Safety first is the message authorities want to convey as many displaced locals face a second night away from their homes.