Red zone couple denied $1.2m payout
A Christchurch couple are not entitled to a "windfall payment" over their red zoned house, according to a judgement released today.
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EQC performance 'mixed' - report
Problems highlighted by the Auditor-General in the way EQC dealt with homeowners affected by the Canterbury earthquakes have already been dealt with, the Government says.
4000 EQC claims after Friday's quake
More than 4000 claims have poured into the Earthquake Commission following the central New Zealand earthquakes back in July, and damage assessment will begin today.
Severe earthquakes strike
The severe earthquake which rocked NZ this afternoon sent workers in Wellington running into the streets as the ground shook and buildings swayed from side to side.
'It's a lot worse than last time'
Marlborough and Wellington residents tell their stories of today's earthquake and its aftermath.
Strong magnitude 4.9 jolt near Seddon
A series of aftershocks have rumbled across central New Zealand this morning, sparked by a strong magnitude 4.9 jolt near Seddon, Marlborough shortly before 1am.
Strong earthquakes jolt country
A shallow 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been detected near East Cape, after a strong aftershock near Wellington this morning.
Quake damage forces residents out
Residents have cleared out of a central Wellington street while urgent work is carried out on a quake-damaged carpark lift which could come crashing down in an aftershock.
Hundreds of claims after Wgtn quake
More than 1000 claims have been lodged with the Earthquake Commission following the swarm of quakes centred off the Seddon coast.
Editorial: Email blunders rebound on public rights
The email mistakes that embarrassed the Earthquake Commission and ACC are having ramifications for the public's right to access information from the state.
Live music beats quake blues
Live music in hastily-built venues has helped shaken Cantabrians beat the post-quake blues, a university researcher says.
Quake payouts lagging
Insurance payouts are moving at a sluggish rate in Christchurch, and it will be at least 2015 before major companies have processed all claims.
EQC review in wake of 'quake lessons'
It is hoped a newly-announced review of the Earthquake Commission will draw on the lessons learned following the Canterbury Earthquakes.