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Prince William has told tens of thousands of people at the memorial service for victims of the Christchurch earthquake Cantabrians are an inspiration to all people. Audio

Scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research are on an expedition to discover more about fault lines off the Canterbury coast.

The disaster in Japan could pose problems for the Government's plans to borrow more to meet the earthquake costs in this country.

Christchurch moteliers say the decision to move seven Rugby World Cup matches out of the city is a great loss, but also lifts a major worry from their shoulders.

The Government says it is working to boost trades training to cope with the rebuilding of Christchurch.

A quake-hit wool plant that is closing its doors and making almost 200 staff redundant is hopeful it will rebuild in Canterbury one day.

The All Blacks are to play an extra test this year to help raise money to rebuild Christchurch. Audio

The New Zealand Rugby Union says the All Blacks will play an extra match this year ahead of the Tri Nations to help their international season preparations and raise rebuilding...

Westpac New Zealand is estimating the Christchurch earthquake will cost it between $30 million and $100 million in credit losses.

An economists says housing market activity should pick up in coming months, driven by lower mortgage rates.

A meeting of about 100 business leaders and decision-makers in Christchurch has been organised for Tuesday to identify firms' pressing problems and discuss practical solutions to secure the city's…

The cost of borrowing could start going up again as early as the end of the year, as the rebuilding of Christchurch gets under way and stokes inflation pressures.

The Government says it will pay for Christchurch's earthquake-damaged AMI Stadium to be fixed in time for the Rugby World Cup - if the International Rugby Board is still happy for matches to be played… Audio

The Government will need to loosen immigration rules and boost international campaigns to ensure there are enough skilled workers to help rebuild Christchurch, a recruitment firm says.

Fletcher Building is proposing to build temporary accommodation for extra workers and displaced households in Christchurch.

The Registered Master Builders Association says it is no surprise Sovereign Homes has gone into liquidation.

Prime Minister John Key has signalled the Government will help pay for people to move to new subdivisions in Christchurch if their homes are on land that is beyond repair. Audio

Builders say it is vital that rebuilding in Christchurch begins immediately.

A politician on Niue is suggesting the island forego millions of dollars in development aid promised by New Zealand and have the money redirected to help rebuild Christchurch. New Zealand...