Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Business confidence has tumbled to a two-year low blamed mainly on the Christchurch earthquake.

Canterbury Earthquake - Market reaction

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The NZ dollar has tumbled and the stock market has fallen.

Canterbury Earthquake - Effect on the sharemarket

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The earthquake has also affected financial markets. The New Zealand dollar has tumbled, and the stockmarket has extended its losses.