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Quake set to be fifth-biggest global payout
Canterbury's massive earthquake and aftershocks are likely to rank as the fifth most costly quake ever for insurers.

Quake claims among highest in world
More than 80 per cent of Christchurch households have filed insurance claims for the Canterbury quake.

New Zealander of the Year 2010 Finalist: Suresh Patel
When the earthquake-rattled people of Christchurch were in need, Suresh Patel stepped up.

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: NZ - the nation that cares
Survey after survey highlights that Kiwis are a generous bunch - we live in Godzone, and it appears we don't take our good fortune for granted.

<i>Garth George:</i> A tragedy that made us think of others
2010 can only described as an annus calamitosus [disastrous year] for the New Zealand family.

Canterbury quake may cost $4.9b - banker
A banker says the total cost of damage from the Canterbury earthquake will be nearly a billion dollar higher than Government estimates.

Quake shakes lower North Island
Minor damage was reported in Masterton and near Otaki after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake this afternoon.

$1m quake-damaged appliances and furniture go under the hammer
Plasma televisions, 45 Apple iPads and laptop computers are among the quake-damaged goods going to auction this weekend.