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The earthquake - five things you need to know (Wednesday)
If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.

Quake already hitting Canterbury retail economy
Canterbury businesses are doing a third less trade than the same time last year in the wake of Saturday's earthquake, latest electronic transaction figures show.

Appeal for info on solo pensioners after earthquake
Welfare staff are unable to contact thousands of solo pensioners in Canterbury and the Government is urging anyone looking after them to get in touch.

Key: Trip 'not prudent' in wake of earthquake
John Key has cancelled his scheduled trip to Europe in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.

Supermarket chains count earthquake damage cost
Supermarket chains are counting millions of dollars in damaged stock as they ship in groceries to cover shortages and access lost to distribution centres.

Hiring intentions plateau, says new survey
Hiring intentions as measured by Manpower's quarterly employment outlook survey have plateaued as employers hold off on growth plans.

The earthquake - five things you need to know (Tuesday)
If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.

Earthquake aftershocks disturb Christchurch
Aftershocks rocking Christchurch have damaged an earthquake welfare centre and forced its closure.

Heartbreak in the earthquake rubble
Devastated shop owners in Christchurch had to flee as aftershocks interrupted their damage checks.

Kiwis spending $45 less every week - economist
The average NZer is spending $45 less a week than before the recession in a bid to wipe out debt and inject equity into their homes.

More women come forward in $46m harassment case
More sexual harrassment claims against former David Jones chief executive Mark McInnes.

Newmarket diversion dismays retailers
Businesses are concerned traffic diversions to be put in place while the Newmarket Viaduct is developed will create traffic mayhem.