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Quake did not rattle us, says AMI chief
The head of AMI Insurance, the largest New Zealand-owned insurer operating here, says the firm is on sound footing, three months after the Canterbury earthquake.
Quake set to be fifth-biggest global payout
Canterbury's massive earthquake and aftershocks are likely to rank as the fifth most costly quake ever for insurers.
Attempt to cap Pike River mine delayed
Police hope to cap the vent shaft at Pike River mine tomorrow after weather conditions at the site prevented the operation from going ahead today.
Civil defence deal signed with US
New Zealand civil defence officials are to have access to American experts 24 hours a day.
Pike River miners set to lose jobs
The majority of miners remaining at Pike River Coal mine look set to lose their jobs, as officials today told workers they were going to proceed with redundancies three weeks after a series of explosions killed 29 workers inside the mine.
Quake claims among highest in world
More than 80 per cent of Christchurch households have filed insurance claims for the Canterbury quake.
EQC: 'Couple of things we might have done better'
Communication with Canterbury quake victims could have been better, the Earthquake Commission said today.
New Zealander of the Year 2010 Finalist: Suresh Patel
When the earthquake-rattled people of Christchurch were in need, Suresh Patel stepped up.
<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: NZ - the nation that cares
Survey after survey highlights that Kiwis are a generous bunch - we live in Godzone, and it appears we don't take our good fortune for granted.
NSW flooding will cost billions
Flooding in NSW looks set to cost the state and federal governments billions of dollars in relief.