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
New ZealandWife's honeymoon ordeal in NZ with murder accusedThe New Zealand wife of murder accused Malcolm Webster has been giving evidence at his trial in Scotland.25 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldKiwi's discrimination complaint upheld by Aussie tribunalA tribunal has upheld a race discrimination complaint against a legal definition used to deny disaster recovery payments and social security to thousands of New Zealanders living in Australia.22 Mar 02:03 AM
Small BusinessAt just $3, protection is worth the priceFor the price of a cup of coffee, many owners of small and medium-sized businesses could save themselves a lot of grief - and money - if they happen to get caught up in someone else's problems.20 Mar 04:30 PM
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 ZealandNo special quake compensation for Chinese families - KeyChinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says. 14 Mar 06:06 AM
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
Small BusinessCustomer service saves small business after earthquake strikesHow one Greek takeaway realised the value of customer service.08 Mar 07:00 PM
BusinessQuake sees businesswoman back in primary carer roleOwner of public relations company Communicate IT Shelley Grell has found the February quake has uncovered a fault of another sort altogether. 05 Mar 07:21 PM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business - how will Lyttelton be reborn?Lyttelton resident and property developer Janet Stott thinks the rebuild of the shattered town will embrace sustainability as people move toward a lower energy lifestyle.04 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSumner village 'like a ghost town' after earthquakeSmall businesses in the Christchurch beachside suburb of Sumner are without water, but waiting for customers.02 Mar 07:45 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEarthquake flattens already weak economic outlook: NZIERThe economy will now barely grow at all in 2011, because of a "noxious mix" of spiking global petrol and food prices along with the impact of the second Christchurch earthquake, says NZIER.28 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Damage could treble commission leviesJohn Key indicated last night that Earthquake Commission levies could triple because of the damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake.27 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDCurrencyS&P maintains EQC rating- says govt help neededStandard & Poor's Rating Services says the government is likely to be called on to fund claims from the Christchurch earthquake.24 Feb 10:45 PM
