Around 200 claims have been filed in the wake of Tuesday night's earthquake off the coast of Taranaki, but the Earthquake Commission is telling those affected it could be next year before any damage is assessed. The 7.0 quake was widely felt throughout...

Inquiry told that CTV building was green-stickered after a one-hour site visit.

New Zealand's operating deficit was wider than forecast in the first five months of the government's fiscal year as personal income tax continued to come up short of the Treasury's expectations.

Advocacy services are emerging up to help quake-stricken Christchurch residents resolve disputes with EQC and insurance companies.

Companies specialising in the tricky task of re-levelling buildings are gearing up for a massive amount of work fixing up damaged land in Christchurch.