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Updated Read the facts about this morning's quake, Christchurch's faultlines and the many aftershocks that have rocked the city. More

1. video Scenes from the Christchurch Earthquake (1:32)

In Washington it was smiles, handshakes and photo-ops as the main players in the Middle East talks spoke of the possibility… More

1. video Israel, Palestine agree to more talks (1:50)

A new installation from British street artist Banksy popped up at Brighton Pier, described as "reconditioned dolphin ride… More

Raw video footage of the damage caused by the earthquake in Christchurch on September 4. Watch

The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund says $50 million has become available to establish new funds targeting innovative… More

Two Christchurch car rental companies have been ordered to pay large fines and reparations for ripping off tourists. More

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An historic pub in the South Canterbury town of Temuka has been badly damaged by today's earthquake and the proprietor is… More

1. Earthquake hits Palmerston North

The Warriors head into tonight's match against the Eels knowing they won't be playing next week's opening finals match at… More

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Avuncular, bearded, bespectacled, affable Sandy Maier, 59, was born in New York's lower east side, growing up in the shadow… More

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The Government will pay more than $200,000 in daily… More

1. video Hubbard 'larger than life' says Maier (2:42)

Under the mattress A piece in the paper recently about the cost of producing coins getting close to their face value… More

1. Brian Fallow: NZ's savings chasm has to be bridged (14 comments)

Getting sucked into the credit card trap seems to be a teenage rite of passage in New Zealand. Every year, plenty of… More

John Key had told striking Auckland radiographers to be mindful of other successful negotiations in the health sector. More

1. Radiographers make DHBs a counter offer

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1. Strike action painful, say radiographers

Ford's upcoming Falcon GT is set to replace the Holden Commodore GTS as Downunder's most powerful sports sedan, a move that… More

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Before you begin you need to establish what you are spending on groceries. Look up your bank or credit card statements for… More

1. Supermarket wars keep a lid on food prices

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