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<i>Garth George:</i> A tragedy that made us think of others
2010 can only described as an annus calamitosus [disastrous year] for the New Zealand family.
Canterbury quake may cost $4.9b - banker
A banker says the total cost of damage from the Canterbury earthquake will be nearly a billion dollar higher than Government estimates.
Thousands of buildings need repair after quake
The Earthquake Commission's stage two report shows thousands of homes need to be demolished or repaired following September's Canterbury Earthquake.
Broad defends under-fire Knowles
Police Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.
$1m quake-damaged appliances and furniture go under the hammer
Plasma televisions, 45 Apple iPads and laptop computers are among the quake-damaged goods going to auction this weekend.
Robots to hunt for lost Pink and White Terraces
Scientists from New Zealand and the United States plan to map the bottom of Lake Rotomahana in the hope of discovering what happened to the Pink and White Terraces hydrothermal system.
Actor helps Christchurch effort
Comedian and actor Robin Williams is to donate the profits from his show in Christchurch to rebuilding the earthquake-hit city.
Taupo quakes not unusual - expert
A "little swarm" of four small earthquakes near Taupo yesterday was not unusual or concerning, a seismologist says.
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.
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