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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.
Govt borrowing $380m a week
The Government is borrowing $380 million a week and next week's budget will carry a record deficit.
'Fairly violent' 5.3 earthquake rocks Christchurch
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake, described as 'fairly violent' woke Christchurch residents...
Quake victim considers new life abroad
Amy Cooney would love to be able to put her earthquake ordeal behind her and focus on fond memories of her brother.
Quake pair sentenced to jail - then freed
Two men arrested for breaking into an earthquake damaged property in Christchurch were today given jail sentences resulting in their immediate release.