Canterbury Earthquake - Effect on the sharemarket

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

Canterbury Earthquake - Jessica Maddock

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Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from the Christchurch City Art Gallery which has been converted into a Civil Defence centre.

Canterbury Earthquake - David Neal

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David Neal is the Red Cross National Operations Manager and is making his way to Christchurch to coordinate efforts with his staff.

Canterbury Earthquake - Jim Palmer

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Jim Palmer says there is significant damage, but it is not as bad as the September 4 earthquake last year.

Canterbury Earthquake - News Conference

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Finance Minister Bill English, and the Civil Defence Minister John Carter have a news conference at the Beehive theatrette.

Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake

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

Boulder being auctioned for Chch appeal

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A huge boulder, being sold to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake appeal, is becoming an online auction sensation.

Head of NZX to lead quake appeal

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The head of the stock exchange, Mark Weldon, is leading the Government's fundraising efforts for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

More from Standards and Poors on AMI

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Mounting claims from the Christchurch earthquake have forced AMI insurance to go to the Government for a possible bailout.

New learning hubs working in Christchurch

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A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful.

Canterbury expects small enrolment loss due to quake

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The University of Canterbury estimates only a few hundred students have moved away because of last month's earthquake.

Christchurch tap water safe to drink again

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The instruction to boil water that's been in place across Christchurch since the 22 February earthquake has been lifted.

Canterbury netballers first game at home since quake

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The Canterbury Tactix netball team are playing at home tonight for the first time since last month's earthquake.

Message from San Francisco mayor for Christchurch

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The man who was mayor of San Francisco during the 1989 earthquake is in Christchurch at the moment.

Homeowners unhappy about Government payout scheme

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Homeowners in Christchurch have told earthquake authorities they face heavy losses under the Government's property payout scheme.

Illegal dumping of earthquake rubble investigated

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At least five companies are being investigated by the Canterbury Regional Council for dumping or burning earthquake demolition rubble illegally.

First day back for Linwood College students

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Students forced to leave Christchurch's Linwood College by February's earthquake returned to their school for the first time today.

Fourth time capsule discovered in Christchurch ruins revealed

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The fourth time capsule discovered in the ruins of the February earthquake has been opened in Christchurch.

Quake panel paid too much - Labour

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Labour says an independent panel set up to oversee the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is being paid too much.

Earthquake Commission looks at increasing size of fraud team

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The Earthquake Commission is looking at increasing the size of the team investigating fraudalent claims in Canterbury.

Group says home owners will be alarmed by blowout

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A Christchurch support group says home owners will be alarmed at the blowout in earthquake repair costs.

Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre

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Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre today to simulate a magnitude 4 earthquake.

Christchurch Earthquake - Jessica Maddock

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Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from outside the Christchurch City Art Gallery which is being converted into a Civil Defence centre.

Emily Sanson-Rejouis who survived the Haiti earthquake

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Founder of Purple Cake Day held on the 1st of March, fundraising for children in Haiti and Christchurch.

Government package for workers and businesses

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The Government has announced a 120-million dollar finance package to help workers and businesses hit by last week's Christchurch earthquake.

Canterbury Earthquake - Rob Clark

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Rob Clark was on the sixth floor of his office building when the quake struck, and got stuck in gridlock leaving the CBD.

Survey: business confidence rebounds

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Businesses appear to be getting over the shock of the February earthquake in Canterbury with many more now saying they expect better times ahead.

Workers rely on help from big businesses

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Big businesses are getting the thumbs up for the way they've looked after their workers after the Christchurch earthquake.

Casino workers back on job after quake hiatus

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The Christchurch Casino opens again tonight for the first time since February's earthquake left about 500 people out of work.

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.