Christchurch earthquake: New home owners in limbo
New home owners are finding themselves in limbo as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.
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Be flexible with earthquake victims, English tells IRD, banks
Finance Minister Bill English has asked banks and the Inland Revenue Department to be flexible with Christchurch earthquake victims.
Quake could tip over recession-hit businesses
Saturday's earthquake could prove to be the tipping point for some businesses already squeezed by the recession, a Christchurch business leader says.
Earthquake - how to make an insurance claim
There have been nearly 5,000 insurance claims made already as a result of the Christchurch earthquake, says the Earthquake Commission. Here's how to make a claim.
Airlines: Caring and sensitive to officious and obstructive
Air New Zealand deals with nearly 4000 people in grief a year, some of whom have shared their tales with the Herald.
Technology to combat car gangs 'too costly'
Steven Joyce scrapped a planned crackdown on professional car thieves despite support from the Justice Ministry and police.
Fallen tree crushes duo's holiday hopes
Backpacker Sylvie Chappuis wonders how she and her travelling companion will pay for the rest of their dream NZ holiday.
Finance frontman Arkinstall resigns
Investment Savings and Insurance Association frontman Vance Arkinstall has resigned as he faces charges for his part in allegedly misleading investors in a failed finance firm.
<i>Inside Money:</i> Churn it up - a life-changing experience
Churn, in the insurance business, occurs when advisers switch their clients to different providers merely to generate a new lump of commission.
Finance body boss to learn fate in next few days
The head of a major financial industry body facing criminal charges for his part in allegedly misleading investors in a failed finance company may lose his position.
<i>Mood of the Boardroom:</i> Business backs ACC reform
Plans to end ACC's workplace monopoly have received the ringing endorsement of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).