Earthquake Commission
EQC to settle over liquefaction in 'world first'
The Earthquake Commission has started settling 4000 claims for increased liquefaction vulnerability, the first scenario of its kind in the world.
Requests pour in for EQC to review repairs
The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time. Audio
Settled Chch quake claims reaches 91 percent
More than 90 percent of all earthquake-related residential insurance claims have been settled in Canterbury, the Insurance Council says.
EQC settlement could have major implications - expert
A settlement with Christchurch home owners could have big financial implications for the EQC, an insurance expert says.
EQC acting head defends approach
Acting EQC CEO Bryan Dunne has defended the organisation after today's settlement, saying it had always taken the correct approach. Audio
Chch homeowner considers legal action against EQC
After today's landmark settlement, home-owner David Townshend, who was not part of the original 98 claimants, says he is considering legal action. Audio
Calls for public inquiry into EQC after settlement
What's being called a landmark settlement with the Earthquake Commission has been reached today, which may have far-reaching consequences for Canterbury home-owners. Audio
EQC to reinspect damaged drains
EQC has had to admit some of its initial inspections of quake damaged drains may not have been up to standard after an email was leaked to media.
Flood affected/red-stickered property owners frustrated
Three months after the Whanganui River burst its banks residents affected by the floods are mostly getting their homes and lives back in order. The city's mayor is Annette Main. Audio
86 year old threatens to call police on EQC - EQC's response
The EQC has just released a statement on our story about the daughter of an 86-year-old Christchurch woman who says she had to threaten to call the police before two people from the Earthquake… Audio
86 year old threatens to call police on EQC
The daughter of an 86-year-old Christchurch woman says she had to threaten to call the police before two people from the Earthquake Commission would leave her mother's home. Audio
Insurance cost uncertainty in proposed EQC model
A three year review of earthquake insurance has recommended lifting the cap on Earthquake Commission payouts for house damage from one hundred thousand dollars to two hundred thousand dollars. Audio
EQC defends its record
The Earthquake Commission is insisting the current model for settling earthquake claims is the right one. That's despite a report from one of the country's largest insurers that says the system is… Audio
Christchurch couple takes EQC, Southern Response to court
A Christchurch couple fighting their insurer and the Earthquake Commission in court say accepting EQC's offer would leave them massively out of pocket. Audio