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Education Minister under fire again

Education Minister Hekia Parata has come under fire today for creating more struggle for quake affected families bearing the brunt of proposed changes to Christchurch schools.

IAG admits policy bungle

IAG will pay out up to $3.48 million in compensation after admitting it may have breached the Fair Trading Act in relation to more than 150,000 insurance policies.

Schools confront confusion

Emergency meetings have been held by schools groups trying to get to the bottom of yesterday's confused reveal of a shake-up of Christchurch's schools system.

Quake victim's fight for compo

When the Christchurch quake struck, Celia Hay thought she was covered. What she has since discovered is a warning to all business owners, reports Diana Clement.

Govt plans shake schools

The Government has been given a fail mark for its handling of a $1b education announcement for post-earthquake Christchurch today, which proposed closing 13 schools.

13 Christchurch schools set to close

The Government is set to close 13 Canterbury schools and merge another 18 in an overhaul of the education sector in the area that was revealed today.

Tower considering proposals after review

Insurance team break post-earthquake deadlock

Westpac and Lumley Insurance have teamed up to write new construction and full replacement home and contents cover in greater Christchurch in a move that has broken a post-earthquake insurance deadlock.

Fight for Bridgecorp's $20m insurance cover hits appeal court

Insurers feel the heat as minister steams

Which insurers deliver when it all turns to custard?

Southern Cross: Age discounts impractical

Commonwealth Bank gains from NZ assets

Christchurch backlash predicted for big insurers

Insured Group fails to satisfy watchdog again

Quake costs plague property investor

Rinehart intent on Fairfax board seats

Many Kiwi travellers not covered by insurance

Many overseas activities are not covered by travel insurance.