New ZealandQuakes continue to hit ChristchurchSizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.14 Jun 05:06 AM
BusinessEQC, insurers ask court who should pay quake damageThe High Court has been asked to sort out who is legally responsible for insurance...14 Jun 12:03 AM
BDBDBusinessTower takes EQC to High Court over Christchurch quake payoutsInsurance company Tower is taking the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to court over how much it will pay out on Christchurch earthquake claims. 13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandAftershock classed as new eventThe Earthquake Commission (EQC) is classifying a large aftershock which rattled Canterbury this morning - the sixth biggest to strike the area since September - as a new event for insurance purposes.06 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandEQC accused of non-paymentPrime Minister John Key is set to raise concerns with the Earthquake Commission over allegations it owes Canterbury tradesmen hundreds of thousands of dollars.29 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandQuake victims still sufferingThree months after the February quake, nothing much has changed for some residents in eastern Christchurch.23 May 07:17 AM
New ZealandDo your bit with a quake bond, Kiwis toldPublic likely to be hesitant about locking up more than $1000 for four years.19 May 05:30 PM
BusinessDisasters bode ill for insurance fundA big earthquake hitting Wellington would send EQC's reserves into the red, writes Steve Hart.10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt borrowing $380m a weekThe Government is borrowing $380 million a week and next week's budget will carry a record deficit.10 May 04:28 AM
EconomyDeficit worse than forecast - $10.1bThe New Zealand government ran an operating deficit of $10.16 billion in the nine months ended March 31, almost 15pc worse than forecast. The government faces a potential credit rating downgrade from Standard and Poor's unless it can...09 May 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Fairly violent' 5.3 earthquake rocks ChristchurchA 5.3 magnitude earthquake, described as 'fairly violent' woke Christchurch residents...09 May 08:10 PM
Business'Cheapskate' insurer too risky: rivalsBitterness has emerged against cash-strapped AMI Insurance for undercutting rivals' policy premiums.07 Apr 05:30 PM
