New ZealandEQC: Settling claims may take monthsTwo weeks after the Canterbury earthquake nearly 3000 homes cannot be lived in and about the same number are not weatherproof.19 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessChristchurch quake 'fifth most expensive ever'The earthquake that struck Canterbury may be the fifth-most expensive ever for insurers, according to risk management projections.16 Sep 05:14 AM
Opinion<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risksIt can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.15 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandEarthquake states of emergency extendedThe states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.14 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandConcerns over power new bill gives ministersThe Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.14 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionPolitical rivals unite to fast-track Christchurch earthquake lawThe Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.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
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 ZealandBurglars posing as insurance agents after earthquakeWaimakariri residents are being warned of burglars posing as bogus insurance agents to case homes hit by Saturday's earthquake.10 Sep 04:46 AM
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
New ZealandQuake aftershocks may last weeksAftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.10 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandRest of NZ not immune from disaster - Parker The Christchurch Mayor has warned the rest of NZ that they are not immune from the type of natural disaster that struck his city this week.10 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandPupils shut out of quake-hit schoolsSome 1200 Canterbury school children will not be able to return to their schools for weeks.09 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandEarthquake victims tell rubberneckers to stay awayResidents of earthquake-ravaged Kaiapoi say they are sick of being treated like a freak-show.09 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandShelters shift focus to returning people homeWelfare centres set up after last Saturday's earthquake in Christchurch are starting to focus on helping people return home.09 Sep 10:15 PM
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
New ZealandEarthquake cordons remain in ChristchurchAfter another night of aftershocks, earthquake-hit Cantabrians woke to the news today that the cordons in Christchurch's CBD would remain for the time being.09 Sep 07:48 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 ZealandMidnight subsidy for quake-hit businesses The first round of quake-affected businesses signed up to the Government's wage assistance package will see money in the bank tomorrow.09 Sep 07:27 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks rally around quake crisisFour Canterbury All Blacks, including captain Richie McCaw, have been enlisted for a campaign to help quake victims.09 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandChristchurch water declared safe after earthquakeWater restrictions have been lifted for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula but some Waimakariri residents must still boil their water and their river is contaminated.08 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandAftershocks rock Christchurch residentsWhen the tremors return, residents at one Christchurch rest home band together with cups of tea and company.08 Sep 05:30 PM