Quake victims paid out over $145m
The EQC has paid out over $145m to residents affected by the Canterbury quake two months ago, but only a small proportion of the claims have been assessed.
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NZ sailors safe after Indonesian tsunami
Three New Zealand men, missing after Indonesia was struck by a tsunami, have been located and are said to be safe and well.
Missing Kiwi's mother hopeful of safety
The mother of one of three NZ sailors missing in Indonesia is hopeful they were not in the area struck by a tsunami on October 25
Kiwi group to lead tsunami relief efforts
New Zealand organisation SurfAid has been appointed the lead NGO responsible for running relief efforts for the tsunami-hit islands of Indonesia.
Kiwi's surfing group tell of fight to survive tsunami
A group of surfers - including a Kiwi - have arrived in the Indonesian city of Padang with a harrowing tale of survival in the tsunami.
NZer jumps into sea after tsunami-hit boat burns
A Kiwi was forced to jump into the sea when a 3m tsunami tore two boats from their anchorages at an Indonesian surf break.
Missing Aussie surfers found safe
Nine Australians feared missing after the Indonesian tsunami are safe and well.
Fifty NZ surfers could be in quake-hit area of Indonesia
Around 50 New Zealand surfers could have been in the Indonesian area where a small tsunami caused by a 7.7 earthquake hit early this morning.
Aussie surfers scramble to safety in Sumatra quake
Surfers on a charter boat jumped into the water when a three-metre high wave forced another boat into their craft, causing an explosion.
Band Together - Concert for Canterbury
Photos from Christchurch's Hagley Park, where artists performed a free concert as a gift to the people of Christchurch following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in September.