Quake claims affect Suncorp NZ result
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The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. .
The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. .
Worries about the mental health impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes dominated a fiery meeting at Parliament today.
Economic activity in Canterbury reached its fastest pace in July since the 2010/2011 earthquakes.
A senior Wellington public servant is reported to be the new head of the authority that will oversee the Canterbury earthquake recovery effort.
The Canterbury earthquake and a stuttering national economy mean the Reserve Bank is likely to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged this morning.
Some Canterbury homeowners are worried that missed earthquake damage to concrete slabs could result in another big bill for the taxpayer. This comes only weeks after EQC told Checkpoint that the cost of mis-scoped damage or defective repairs following the Canterbury earthquakes could cost up to $1 billion. This includes $450 million for botched repairs, including badly repaired rubble ring foundations, and $300 million for an ex gratia payment to about 1000 over-cap onsold homeowners. But some Canterbury homeowners who bought after the earthquakes - and did their due diligence - are only discovering damage to their concrete slab foundations now. Logan Church reports.
It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.
Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th earthquake.
Police officers and staff in Christchurch, who have been called the heroes of the February 2011 earthquake, have been honored today for their actions including a daring crane rescue.
The Canterbury earthquakes have forced the Government to look more closely at the strength of the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks.
Phil Holdstock, a homeowner; Leanne Curtis, relationships manager for the Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network, a network of residents association and community group representatives from the earthquake-affected neighbourhoods of Canterbury; and Jeremy Johnson, insurance partner at Wynn Williams in Christchurch.
University of Canterbury's John Hopkins and Toni Collins explain disaster law and shortcomings in NZ's legal system highlighted by the Canterbury earthquakes.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee refused to be interviewed on Checkpoint.
Aid agencies in Canterbury say the earthquake recovery is putting buildings before people.
We're joined by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive Roger Sutton.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee says insurers have obligations under their policies.
Canterbury earthquakes is recommending toughening the standards for concrete buildings and structural steel.
Oral history interview with Mary Hobbs about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Nicky Wagner about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Liz Nichol about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Lynne Smith about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Alana Harvey about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Rachael White about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Susan Allen about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Marie Rean about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Mel Hillier about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Katherine Ewer about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Dee Turner about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Alia Afzali about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Jane Higgins about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.