BusinessMP issues reminder to insurersTwo years after a shake-up in the way house insurance is calculated, concerns remain over how well the public understand the change.15 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessChristchurch CBD awakensThere's a renewed sense of optimism in the Christchurch business community.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake-affected family: 'We got lucky'If the Christchurch earthquakes had hit just a few weeks earlier, things could have been so much worse for one local family.06 Oct 12:28 AM
ConstructionFletcher boss sorry for Irish slurConstruction firm chief does damage control after suggesting that builders who carried out shoddy repair work on quake damaged homes had "gone back to Ireland".19 Aug 10:15 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Cantabrians not amused by rebuild funny businessIf you look hard enough, a kind of not strictly illegal, but let's say, fudging, of due process appears, writes Dita De Boni.13 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandDrive helps teens get licenceEmma Pewhairangi could have used her $20 "student of the month" prize to top up her cellphone or get free lunches for a week.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCTV building engineer clearedThe civil engineer behind the CTV building which collapsed in the 2011 earthquake has been cleared of misleading NZ’s professional engineering body.16 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandCops seize papers in CTV building probePolice investigating the 2011 collapse of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building which killed more than 100 people have executed four search warrants.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCTV building: Police seize documentsDocuments and items of interest have been seized by police as part of an investigation into the collapse of the CTV building.15 Jun 04:10 AM
BDBDBusinessTower shares up on dividend hikeTower shares rose today to a month-high after the insurer hiked its interim dividend and confirmed an on-market share buyback.26 May 01:45 AM
OpinionEditorial: Good sense prevails as shakes stopThe first draft of quake-proof law was an over-reaction, but the revised version is practical and affordable.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandM4.6 quake centred in MarlboroughA strong earthquake centred in Marlborough was felt as far away as Wellington this evening. GeoNet said the magnitude 4.6 quake happened 16km underground.15 May 06:27 AM
BDBDBusinessInsurers face higher earthquake costsInsurers may face higher costs over the Canterbury earthquake after several firms recently increased estimates for the final bill, according to the Reserve Bank.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInsurer argues against higher payouts for quake claimantsAn insurer has gone to the Supreme Court to argue against a decision which could mean higher payouts for Canterbury homeowners who are yet to settle quake claims.04 May 12:26 AM
BusinessSmall FY net loss predicted for TowerTower may record small net loss in first half on quake adjustment as underlying earnings grow.30 Apr 09:02 PM
SportMarathon back for first time since quakeSo much was lost when the February 2011 earthquake hit Christchurch - lives, heritage, important buildings, and a large chunk of the city centre.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch shaken by 3.8 magnitude quakeA magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook Christchurch overnight.06 Apr 07:41 PM
New ZealandRed zone dispute: Win for 'Outcasts'The Quake Outcasts group have had a partial victory in their appeal against the Government's buyout offers following the Canterbury earthquakes.12 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandPublic event honours quake deadHundreds gathered in Christchurch's Botanic Gardens yesterday for a public memorial service to mark the fourth anniversary of the Canterbury earthquakes.22 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Plug the gap between EQC, private coverThe four years since the Christchurch earthquake is more than enough time for a discussion about New Zealand's system of disaster insurance.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSilver lining to the earthquake's cloudToday marks four years since the catastrophic Christchurch earthquake that claimed 185 lives.21 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionNZ on Screen: Christchurch quake documentariesOn the eve of the fourth anniversary of the fatal Christchurch earthquake, NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner looks at some of the documentaries that have been made about the disaster.19 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury quake memorial designsThe Canterbury Earthquake Memorial will provide a place to reflect on the events that changed Canterbury forever, paying respect to the 85 people who lost their lives on 22 February 2011. It will acknowledge the shared trauma and huge support received with the recovery operation that followed.17 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandDisaster insurance 'flawed'New Zealand's dual insurance system has been deemed inefficient by a leading insurance company, following the Canterbury earthquakes.16 Feb 04:00 PM
