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Questions raised over earthquake victims insurance

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Canterbury earthquake victims say they've got new cause for anxiety - whether or not insurance companies will reinsure them.

Ten regulations passed under emergency earthquake powers

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There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake.

Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

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The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.

Earthquake Recovery Minister denies lobbying claims

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister and the Insurance Council both deny that insurance companies pressured the Government to relax building guidelines in Canterbury.

Porirua earthquake simulation to help hillside homes

There are hopes an earthquake simulation in Porirua might result in homes being better prepared for a big shake. Houses on Christchurch's Port Hills suffered more damage than houses in other areas during the Canterbury Earthquakes - even though the ground shaking was roughly the same. Now the Earthquake Commission is on a mission to find out why that was - and prevent the same level of damage in a future quake. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church and video journalist Dom Thomas start their report up on a hilly farm above Wellington.

Police investigate first cases of fraudulent earthquake claims

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Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception.

Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission

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Contractors in Christchurch are due to file legal action against the Earthquake Commission tomorrow, because of thousands of dollars worth of unpaid invoices.

The latest from EQC

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The head of the Earthquake Commission Ian Simpson says the claims from Friday's and July's earthquakes are being handled differently from the approach taken in Christchurch.

More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake

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The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the Christchurch earthquake means the New Zealand economy is unlikely to grow this fiscal year.

Financial assistance in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake

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Minister for Social Development and Employment, Paula Bennett discusses Financial assistance in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake.

Finding the CEO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

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State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is helping to recruit the new head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Earthquake documentary opens in Christchurch cinemas

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The first full-length film documenting the lives of those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes had its premiere in Christchurch last night.

One year on, we remember Christchurch's earthquake

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Recollections of the February earthquake, and coverage of the services and events being held to mark the events of one year ago.

Quake claims affect Suncorp NZ result

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The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. .

New Zealand Red Cross launches earthquake appeal

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There is now a single appeal fund being managed by the New Zealand Red Cross to help those affected by Canterbury's earthquake.

Earthquake Recovery Authority - manager of demolitions

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Warwick Isaacs, the manager of demolitions for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority was in the red zone when the magnitude 6 quake struck.

Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium

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A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.

A decade on in Christchurch, earthquake aftermath

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How the physical, mental, emotional and financial aftershocks of Christchurch's deadly earthquake which claimed 185 lives, are still being felt 10 years on.

Changes ahead for Earthquake Recovery Authority

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Changes are on the way for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority which from today becomes part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Christchurch council grilled over buildings at quake commission

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The Christchurch City Council has faced tough questioning at the Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes over its role in ensuring buildings are earthquake strengthened.

Minister says recovery process from quake moving quickly

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The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, says the recovery process from Canterbury's earthquake is moving quickly, despite strong aftershocks yesterday setting back repair work.

SFO starts investigation into Chch earthquake insurance fraud

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The Serious Fraud Office has launched it's first investigation into earthquake insurance fraud in Christchurch which could involve tens of millions of dollars.

Earthquake claimant says he's glad someone's leaking EQC files

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The Earthquake Commission has been granted an interim injunction stopping a blogger sharing details from a leaked email with Canterbury home owners.

Parties uncertain about special tax for earthquake

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The country's political parties are uncertain about whether a special tax might be needed to help pay to rebuild Christchurch after this week's devastating earthquake.

Residents frustrated waiting for EQC claims

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People in Canterbury with homes damaged by the February 22nd earthquake have less than six hours left to lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission.

Christchurch residents pick up smoking again after earthquake

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Many people in Christchurch have taken up smoking again or are going through more cigarettes a day since earthquakes began rattling the region.

Some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry

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The families of some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry disappointed the Government is refusing to pay for lawyers for them at the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

New standards for earthquake prone buildings in Christchurch

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Earthquake prone buildings in Christchurch are to be strengthened to new, higher standards. The new code was passed at an extraordinary council meeting today.

Scholars call on Govt to rethink Canterbury earthquake law

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A group of legal scholars says the Government has set a dangerous precedent with its law to assist recovery from the Christchurch earthquake.