Waimakariri residents face major rates rises

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The earthquake in Canterbury is likely to result in rate rises.

Quake victims say pending rates rise will cripple them

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Shell shocked residents still picking up the pieces in one of the worst earthquake affected parts of Canterbury, say a looming rates rise to pay for repairs will cripple them.

NZ insurance premiums to rise following earthquake

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The Canterbury earthquake is tipped to increase insurance premiums across the country.

Earthquake muddies picture on future OCR rises

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The Canterbury earthquake and a stuttering national economy mean the Reserve Bank is likely to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged this morning.

The Panel with Gordon McLauchlan and Penny Ashton (part 1)

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Topics - Insurance premiums are expected to rise across the board, as insurance companies look to recoup some of the massive losses from the Canterbury earthquake. and what lasting effects might children suffer from the earthquake?

Top Stories for Thursday 16 September 2010

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Hide backs Garrett despite passport fraud, Christchurch firms hopeful RBNZ will keep rates on hold, Radio New Zealand's political editor discusses Act turmoil, Earthquake muddies picture on future OCR rises, State of emergency expected to be lifted in Canterbury, Kaikoura slip due to be cleared today and Statue of Battle of Britain hero Sir Keith Park unveiled in London.