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Rugby World Cup organisers say they are struggling to resell tickets to some of the Christchurch games moved elsewhere because of the earthquake.
Rugby World Cup organisers say they are struggling to resell tickets to some of the Christchurch games moved elsewhere because of the earthquake.
Job fears intensify in Taranaki after the breadmaker Yarrows strikes trouble, Rugby World Cup organisers admit tickets are a tough sell, The former Bosnian Serb military commander is taken to The Hague to stand trial for war crimes,If earthquakes weren't damaging enough, jobs go in Christchurch as a bus manufacturer goes into liquidation.
A star-studded charity cricket match in Wellington has raised half a million dollars for the Prime Minister's appeal for the Canterbury earthquake.
The Philippines government is asking for extra compensation for its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake, a similar plea is being made by China.
In the UK, fans and travel agents are staying positive about any changes to the Rugby World Cup schedule forced by the Christchurch earthquake.
The Government's ruled out extra money for families of Chinese victims of the Christchurch earthquake while Chinese authorities continue to push for special consideration.
Civil Defence says as many as sixty thousand people are expected to return to Christchurch after fleeing the city because of last month's earthquake.
The All Blacks have announced this morning that they'll play an extra test match this year, to raise money for the rebuild of Christchurch.
The memorial service for those who died in the Christchurch earthquake will take place in Hagley Park just after midday today.
Church bells will ring worldwide ring for Christchurch today as tens of thousands of people attend today's National memorial service for the victims for the Christchurch earthquake.
Most parts of Christchurch damaged by last month's 6.3 earthquake now have power and water.
The owner of Christchurch's AMI stadium is refusing to guarantee it will insure its playing field in future, despite taking a multimillion-dollar taxpayer handout to fix earthquake damage.
The Prime Minister has signalled an election year austerity budget in May because of the Canterbury earthquakes. John Key says the Government needs to cut spending because of quake-related costs and a reduced tax take.
Health correspondent Karen Brown visited Christchurch Hospital a week after the disaster that resulted in patients being resuscitated by torchlight. She reviews the immediate impact of the earthquake on the region's health services, how they’re picking themselves up and what lies ahead.
Some Christchurch business owners are criticising the government for winding down the earthquake support package. The Government has extended the package, which pays employees of quake effected business a wage subsidy for two more weeks.
Some Christchurch businesses are accusing the government of winding down its earthquake assistance programme too soon.
Among those businesses most affected by the end of the welfare scheme are cafes, restaurants and bars. 100 such businesses have closed in the central city alone because of the earthquake.
Employers and unions in Christchurch say the Government is moving too quickly to reduce emergency welfare payments in the wake of the February earthquake.
MPs are pledging not to let politics get in the way of helping rebuild earthquake-devastated Christchurch.
Christchurch mayor, Bob Parker joined Morning Report.
A Christchurch City Councillor is worried the wishes of local residents and the council could be by-passed once the Earthquake Recovery Authority takes over rebuilding the city.
Working alongside the Earthquake Authority will be a cross party forum of local members of parliament.
All Christchurch secondary schools involved in rowing have made it to the annual Maadi Cup regatta at Lake Karapiro in Waikato despite major setbacks caused by the February earthquake.
The police say it may not be possible to identify the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
The Chief Coroner says the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake may never be identified.
The chief coroner, Judge Neil MacLean, says it may never be possible to put names to the remains of twelve victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Most Christchurch firms are back on their feet a month after the devastating earthquake, but it remains a difficult city to do business in.
Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.
Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.
Treasury warns the Government's books will get worse because of the Christchurch earthquake and schools in Christchurch's eastern suburns fear they will have to lay off staff.