New ZealandEarthquake bill so far: $1.1 billionPrime Minister John Key said the Government has more spending to come, pointing at an EQC net cost estimate of $1.5b for the latest quake.04 Apr 06:07 AM
EconomyDeficit figures point to budget pressures, Key saysA $1.7 billion higher-than-forecast deficit points to the fiscal challenges the Government faces in its May budget, Prime Minister John Key says.04 Apr 05:20 AM
EconomyParker: Christchurch facing 'glorious challenge'The Christchurch City Council has met for the first time since last month's quake, with Mayor Bob Parker saying the city "will have fight for its place in the sun again"...30 Mar 11:11 PM
Small BusinessChristchurch will be 'world's most quake-safe city'A massive recovery operation in Christchurch is aimed at making it the most "earthquake safe" city in the world, its Mayor Bob Parker says.29 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandDispute arises over earthquake insurance coverThe Insurance Council and the Earthquake Commission (EQC) disagree over who will cover what insurance costs of the Christchurch earthquake.25 Mar 09:34 PM
EconomyFletcher's man ready to rebuild ChristchurchFletcher Building infrastructure boss Mark Binns knows that quake recovery will take a lot more than talking and planning, writes Anne Gibson25 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Safe corridors' planned in ChristchurchCivil Defence plans to create "safe corridors" to buildings within Christchurch's quake-ravaged central business district.23 Mar 06:15 AM
New ZealandPolice name seven more who died in quakePolice have named another seven victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake.23 Mar 05:13 AM
New ZealandChristchurch buildings demolished without owners' knowledgeMore than 10 per cent of buildings demolished in Christchurch following last month's quake were levelled without the knowledge of their owners.23 Mar 02:59 AM
EconomyProgrammes will be cut to pay for rebuild - KeySome government programmes will be axed as budget spending is cut to pay for rebuilding Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key says.21 Mar 05:46 AM
New ZealandNZ to give $1m to Red Cross in JapanCabinet agreed today to give $1m to support the Red Cross effort in Japan, Prime Minister John Key announced this afternoon, and also confirmed four NZers were still in Libya.21 Mar 03:58 AM
New ZealandNew Govt department for Christchurch an optionA new government department could be set up to deal with rebuilding Christchurch.20 Mar 03:10 AM
EconomyPaying for Christchurch: Uncle Bob wants youThe Japan tsunami has derailed the Government's plan to put out the begging bowl to the world to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch. 19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWe will mourn together - BrownleeDave Dobbyn, Dame Malvina Major and Hayley Westenra will perform to a crowd of tens of thousands expected to gather for today's National Memorial Service at Harley Park today.17 Mar 09:27 PM
EconomyGovt will borrow to cover quake billFinance minister keen to avoid levy despite facing cost of $10 billion17 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'It's just the scale of it - it's unbelievable"Prince William was today stunned by the damage in quake-hit Christchurch, where he thanked Civil Defence and USAR workers for their "stirling" efforts.17 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandPrince William stunned by earthquake damagePrince William has been stunned by the scale of devastation inflicted by last month's earthquake in Christchurch, after touring the "red zone" in the central city this afternoon.17 Mar 01:33 AM
BDBDEconomyQuake will blow Budget deficit to 8 per cent of GDPThis year's Budget deficit will blow out to 8 per cent of gross domestic product, says Finance Minister Bill English.17 Mar 01:30 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch businesses get first look behind CBD cordonAbout 30 Christchurch business owners were given the chance this morning to retrieve what they could from their premises inside the cordon around the most quake-damaged parts of the central city.16 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk cancelledA proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.11 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.10 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandQuake could cost $30b - create Christchurch hubThe Christchurch earthquake rebuild could cost as much as $30 billion, but could make Christchurch.....10 Mar 06:14 PM
BDBDBusinessInsurers halt new cover in Christchurch, brokers sayInsurance companies all but stopped writing new cover in Christchurch in the wake of the February 22 earthquake.09 Mar 01:00 AM
