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
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: PM says EQC levy hike may be neededIf increased levies are needed to replenish Earthquake Commission funds then the Government would consider it, Prime Minister John Key says.24 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Homeowner resigned to devastationSmashing his way into his devastated home today, Christchurch man Ed Langston appeared somewhat resigned to having lost his house and business in Tuesday's deadly earthquake.24 Feb 03:03 AM
Official Cash RateChristchurch earthquake: S&P continues to calculate insurance lossesCredit rating companies say there is no immediate need to change the credit ratings of insurers because of the Christchurch earthquake but Moody's Investors Service said ratings pressure may develop over time on the banking sector. 24 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandChCh AMI branches down, but service operationalAll Christchurch AMI Insurance branches have been forced to close due to quake damage.23 Feb 03:29 AM
BDBDBusinessIAG faces $53.5m bill on Christchurch earthquakeIAG, the ASX-listed insurer that owns State Insurance and NZI, says the latest earthquake will cost it up to A$40 million.22 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: EQC has enough money and 'reinsurance' to cover cost - English22 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessReinsurance rates to rise as earthquake bill soarsNew Zealand insurers face rate increases of more than 10 per cent for the renewal of their insurance this year, as Canterbury earthquake bill continues to mount.21 Feb 10:00 PM
