Christchurch quake causes nationwide container drought
Stacks of shipping containers line Christchurch roads, protecting lives in yesterday's aftershocks, but causing a nationwide shortage.
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Tower takes EQC to High Court over Christchurch quake payouts
Insurance company Tower is taking the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to court over how much it will pay out on Christchurch earthquake claims.
Quake victims still suffering
Three months after the February quake, nothing much has changed for some residents in eastern Christchurch.
Judge considers compensation for Kiwi victim
An Auckland nurse, whose husband has been convicted of trying to murder her 12 years ago, may get compensation.
AMI one of three 'teetering' insurers
The failed Western Pacific insurance firm asked the Govt for a $5 million guarantee, two days after AMI approached...
AMI lays out recapitalisation plan
AMI Insurance says it has begun the process of recapitalising the company, which is in line for a Government bailout.
Disasters bode ill for insurance fund
A big earthquake hitting Wellington would send EQC's reserves into the red, writes Steve Hart.
'Fairly violent' 5.3 earthquake rocks Christchurch
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake, described as 'fairly violent' woke Christchurch residents...