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Ross Bridson computers

Gear for hard-up students

More than 100 computers salvaged from an earthquake-damaged building have been donated to Canterbury's student volunteers.

Shake-up for EQC

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5:00am You have to be a certain age – but not old exactly – to remember it was once the Earthquake and War Damage Commission.

Stadium cost climbs by $5m

5:00am The new Christchurch Stadium would run over budget by about $5 million, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said.

Quakes blow benchmark

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5:00am A massive earthquake in Wellington has long been the Earthquake Commission's worst nightmare.

St George's contract may lapse

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5:00am St George's Hospital may miss out on a $2.5 million contract to provide maternity services.

Tee-totaller for one month

"Backing out is not an option. I know the real challenge will come every day between 5pm and 7pm: wine o'clock."

Rifle range in firing line

New Zealand Army spokesman Colonel Phil McKee replied the range had been in use for nearly 70 years and this would not change.

Selwyn schools booming

Tourist bus crash

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EQC keen to ease pain

Ian Simpson volunteers up-front that the Earthquake Commission is "painful to deal with".

City's limbo land shrinks

Christchurch's limbo land has shrunk, with 213 more properties being transferred to the residential red zone.

Families may take legal action

Mother intent on recovery

CTV building's flaws went unnoticed

The CTV's flawed design and construction went unnoticed by council officials who issued its consents. + Report 'very thorough'

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