EconomyChristchurch earthquake tipped to lift GDP 0.5pcThe Treasury and ANZ Bank had a stab yesterday at quantifying the impact of the Canterbury earthquake on GDP.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Quake NZ's most costly natural disasterThe Canterbury earthquake will be the most costly natural disaster NZ has faced, John Key said today as the Govt announced new measures to deal with rebuilding ruined homes.13 Sep 06:54 AM
Economy<i>Project Auckland:</i> Housing could fill the gap between big ticket projects13 Sep 12:00 AM
ConstructionOwners can try to fight demolition rulingsOwners of Christchurch historic buildings will be able to fight demolition rulings that their earthquake-damaged properties are dangerous and insanitary.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland homes could crumble in a big tremorEQC-trained building inspector Peter Wei examined four homes in Auckland to see what improvements could make them safer in a natural disaster.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandProperty Report: So you want to live in... Wanganui EastLocal loyalty shines through here, writes Ashley Campbell.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandProperty Report: So you want to live in... TitirangiIt’s a fairly laid-back sort of place, says Ashley Campbell.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandProperty Report: So you want to live in... Freeman's BayOnce notorious, now fashionable, reports Ashley Campbell.10 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionDevelopers built on unsafe land - mayorThe mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council. 10 Sep 01:47 AM
EconomyRe-insurers will take the bulk of earthquake losses - Moody'sGlobal re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.09 Sep 08:30 PM
ConstructionChristchurch earthquake: New home owners in limboNew home owners are finding themselves in limbo as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHaiti's earthquake similar but deadlier than Christchurch'sResearchers explain why Canterbury escaped with no loss of life and little damage compared with the devastation in Haiti.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resiliencePeter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: Kaiapoi ‘will never be the same’At least 22 commercial properties and 50 homes in the small quake-damaged North Canterbury town of Kaiapoi have been deemed unsafe, with its mayor admitting the town is changed forever.08 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake: Schools to stay shutMost schools in the quake-devastated Canterbury region are not likely to open until Monday, the Education Minister says.08 Sep 06:15 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake bill may top $4 billionThe final bill for the Christchurch earthquake may reach $4 billion, almost double initial estimates, Treasury Secretary John Whitehead said afternoon.08 Sep 04:27 AM
New Zealand<b>Map:</b> Track the Christchurch aftershocksAftershocks are continuing to hit Canterbury with one measuring 4.1 the latest in a series today that also included a 5.1.08 Sep 02:11 AM
