Insurance payouts are moving at a sluggish rate in Christchurch, and it will be at least 2015 before major companies have processed all claims.

What will our health system look like in 2060 if we change none of the entitlements or the way they're paid for?

Bollard bids farewell to his 'cool job.'

Education Minister Hekia Parata has come under fire today for creating more struggle for quake affected families bearing the brunt of proposed changes to Christchurch schools.

IAG will pay out up to $3.48 million in compensation after admitting it may have breached the Fair Trading Act in relation to more than 150,000 insurance policies.

Emergency meetings have been held by schools groups trying to get to the bottom of yesterday's confused reveal of a shake-up of Christchurch's schools system.

When the Christchurch quake struck, Celia Hay thought she was covered. What she has since discovered is a warning to all business owners, reports Diana Clement.

The Government has been given a fail mark for its handling of a $1b education announcement for post-earthquake Christchurch today, which proposed closing 13 schools.

The Government is set to close 13 Canterbury schools and merge another 18 in an overhaul of the education sector in the area that was revealed today.

Many overseas activities are not covered by travel insurance.