EconomyNo one knows how much quake will cost, says PMNo one knows how much the Christchurch earthquake will eventually cost, but the government's balance sheet is still in a strong position to pay its part of the possibly $25b bill, says PM John Key. 04 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandEQC pays out $1b worth of claimsThe Earthquake Commission has paid out $1 billion in claims from the Canterbury earthquakes.04 Jul 12:23 AM
New ZealandSir Peter Blake awards: Sam JohnsonToday the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuakes could lead to nationwide rates risesRates across the country could rise due to increased insurance bills in the wake of the Christchurch quakes.28 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandTaxpayers to cover quake damageTaxpayers would pay most of the cost of repairing future earthquake damage to uninsured Christchurch infrastructure, a spokesman for Finance Minister Bill English says.27 Jun 04:46 AM
ConstructionChristchurch rebuild on hold until shaking stops, says Fletcher CEOThe actual physical rebuild of Christchurch won't be complex but will remain frustratingly on hold until the aftershocks come to an end, says Fletcher Building CEO Jonathan Ling.26 Jun 08:00 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: Quake victims' anger bought off - for nowUncertainty of people in orange zone source of future resentment.24 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Quakes a true test of governmentMai Chen asks whether emergency laws and cash can sustain people's trust .22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch aftershocks: 'Disoriented' people put on brave facePharmacist sees the tension in customers' faces - and in their prescriptions.15 Jun 05:30 PM
