Natural Disasters stories
Wellington and Christchurch are diverging sharply after the quake, with confidence climbing in the capital while turning negative in the Garden City.
Labour shortages, pricier materials and tighter credit are threatening to slow New Zealand's $37 billion building pipeline.
Public safety fears have prompted support for a government fund to help owners secure dangerous facades in Wellington and nearby centres.
Poor disaster planning can still shut firms down, despite mobile working, as businesses are warned to prioritise staff as well as IT.
