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Brothel brothers failed to ensure Palace Hotel safe - report
The Palace Hotel was moving by up to 5mm an hour towards the street when the decision was made to knock it down, the Auckland Council said today.
No official advice on abandoning suburbs - Key
Prime Minister John Key has conceded he received no official advice that some areas of quake-stricken Christchurch may need to be abandoned.
Key's 10,000 house claim queried
Official figures released today by Civil Defence tag the number of homes condemned to date in Christchurch at 2190 - about 7800 shy of John Key's estimate of 10,000 - causing some to question where the PM's office is getting its information
Success: Forefathers' vision ensures Beca built to last
Employee ownership helps engineering company take long-term approach.
Christchurch earthquake: From tragedy, a chance to start afresh
Out of the rubble of one of NZ's greatest tragedies could come one of the world's most celebrated cities if we get Christchurch's rebuild right.
Fletcher trucking materials to quake zone
Execs to brief international investors on damage to firm's Canterbury operations.
Quake residential repair programme on hold
Fletcher Construction says its residential repair programme in Canterbury as agent for the Earthquake Commission (EQC) is temporarily on hold.
Quake package 'huge weight lifted'
A Govt package for displaced homeowners is the 'first really positive thing' since the Canterbury quake, a resident says.
Govt to help quake residents with accommodation
Cantabrians forced out of their earthquake-damaged homes are set to get financial assistance and help finding accommodation from the Govt.
Opponents say Royal Oak Warehouse bid threatens local business
Wayne Thompson Shops serving neighbourhoods in Onehunga, Royal Oak and Greenwoods Corner are threatened by a bid to build The Warehouse's latest store, say business owners and residents.
Auckland waterfront venue timed for big events
Thousands of people will soon be able to see Auckland Council's biggest new building, the $32m Viaduct Events Centre on the waterfront.