New ZealandCanterbury farewells destructive yearResidents in the street worst affected by September's earthquake may spend another two Christmases waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.24 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessQuake did not rattle us, says AMI chiefThe 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.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake set to be fifth-biggest global payoutCanterbury's massive earthquake and aftershocks are likely to rank as the fifth most costly quake ever for insurers.14 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandAttempt to cap Pike River mine delayedPolice hope to cap the vent shaft at Pike River mine tomorrow after weather conditions at the site prevented the operation from going ahead today.11 Dec 03:22 AM
New ZealandCivil defence deal signed with USNew Zealand civil defence officials are to have access to American experts 24 hours a day.10 Dec 09:04 PM
New ZealandPike River miners set to lose jobsThe 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.10 Dec 05:50 AM
New ZealandQuake claims among highest in worldMore than 80 per cent of Christchurch households have filed insurance claims for the Canterbury quake.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandEQC: 'Couple of things we might have done better'Communication with Canterbury quake victims could have been better, the Earthquake Commission said today.09 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandNew Zealander of the Year 2010 Finalist: Suresh PatelWhen the earthquake-rattled people of Christchurch were in need, Suresh Patel stepped up.08 Dec 04:30 PM