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 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
BDBDEconomyTreasury ready to advise on privatisation optionsTreasury is sitting on advice to the government about options for selling state assets, and is just waiting to be asked to produce it.07 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury quake may cost $4.9b - bankerA banker says the total cost of damage from the Canterbury earthquake will be nearly a billion dollar higher than Government estimates.01 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandThousands of buildings need repair after quakeThe Earthquake Commission's stage two report shows thousands of homes need to be demolished or repaired following September's Canterbury Earthquake. 01 Dec 01:03 AM
New ZealandQuake victims paid out over $145m The EQC has paid out over $145m to residents affected by the Canterbury quake two months ago, but only a small proportion of the claims have been assessed.05 Nov 05:23 AM
New ZealandQuake victims struggling with uncertaintySome Christchurch residents don't know when their land will be fixed or how they'll live meantime.20 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFletcher gets $1bn quake contractFletcher Construction will run the Earthquake Commission's (EQC) project management office to oversee the rebuild after the Canterbury earthquake, a contract worth around $1 billion.15 Oct 06:47 AM
BDBDEconomyFletcher's Ling sees housing demand pickup in 2011Fletcher Building, expects the residential property market to pick up next year when rebuilding begins in Canterbury and the government's response to 'leaky homes' comes into effect.14 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandGovt announces quake help for CantabriansA range of measures has been announced today by the Government to help Cantabrians rebuild their homes after the September 4 earthquake.01 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandQuake-struck residents threaten to sue councilLiquefaction was a huge problem, and many hard-hit Bexley residents believe that was because their homes were built on what was once a swamp.25 Sep 08:48 PM