New ZealandQuakes prompt uni's new securityThe University of Canterbury's new high-tech security system is designed to speed up response times to critical incidents like natural disasters.28 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDecision on CTV building investigation imminentPolice will decide soon on whether a formal investigation is warranted into the collapse of the Canterbury Television building, which killed 115 people.26 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandLive music beats quake bluesLive music in hastily-built venues has helped shaken Cantabrians beat the post-quake blues, a university researcher says.25 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandClamour for survival kits after earthquakePanicked Aucklanders have been snapping up emergency kits in the wake of last Sunday's earthquakes.23 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Policy shock for ownersHow much would your house cost to build? If you don't know and don't want to rely on your CV or an insurer's online calculator, you may be facing a $500 bill from a valuer when a major change to the way insurance policies work kicks in.23 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandTwo shakes, maybe more to comeAucklanders have been reassured that a big earthquake is highly unlikely, although a geologist says the rare pair that struck yesterday might be a sign of more to come.17 Mar 05:51 PM
New ZealandQuake rattles AucklandA "moderate" 3.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Auckland today was the biggest in the city since February 2007.17 Mar 07:03 AM
New ZealandRed-zone insurance battle expected to wrap upA closely-watched insurance battle is expected to wrap up at the High Court in Christchurch today.13 Mar 06:13 PM
WorldSolomons reeling in wake of double disasterMore than 6400 people in the remote Santa Cruz Islands in Temotu Province, 500km east of Honiara in the Solomon Islands, are coming to terms with devastation and loss wrought by the double disaster of an earthquake and tsunami last month.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRed zone squatters a fire riskDamaged chimneys and homeless people are likely to lead to more abandoned red zone properties going up in flames this winter, firefighters fear.07 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandPlan a massive over reaction to quakes: super-safe landlordWhen Queen St's Imperial Laneway got its $15 million makeover a couple of years ago, owners poured $4 million into seismic strengthening.07 Mar 04:30 PM
PropertyNZ buildings on course for changeOur building stock could look radically different in the next few years as owners and architects introduce new seismic elements, an expert says.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPresbytery in dangerThe 1888 Gothic revival presbytery beside St Patrick's Catholic Cathedral in Auckland CBD is an earthquake-prone building.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKingsland character on the lineKingsland property owner Pam Willis says insurance premiums may reach the point where owners start tearing down commercial buildings.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandOwners face cruel dilemmaMark Simmonds who, with his wife Bronwyn Paul, runs a wedding and event venue in a renovated Edwardian building in Wanganui, can no longer get insurance cover for earthquake damage.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer outlines his plans for Chch rebuildCantabrians would be helped into driving post-earthquake recovery if Labour returned to Government, party leader David Shearer vowed today.04 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandQuake case 'impossible to resolve'Challenging a $337,000 payout to repair a Christchurch home by lodging a $900,000 claim means the case will be "impossible to resolve", a court heard today.04 Mar 06:12 AM
New ZealandShock in store for building ownersThe Government is proposing building owners strengthen earthquake-prone buildings within the next 15 years so that by 2028, we will be much safer if another major quake strikes.03 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandStrengthening 'a cost burden with no return'Affordability is a huge issue for small businesses and building owners, Mr Gudgeon says. "Strengthening is a cost burden - with no return".03 Mar 04:30 PM
