Canterbury
Insurer gets gong for bad behaviour
International insurance company IAG has won this year's Roger Award for being the worst transnational company in New Zealand.
EQC challenged on 'when new' claim
The Earthquake Commission is being challenged on its insistence it always repaired homes to a "when new" rather than pre-quake standard. Audio
EQC responds to contradiction claims
The Earthquake Commission has admitted its guide given to homeowners to take them through the repairs process was "too general", and accepts it may be confusing. Audio
Christchurch homeowners describe battles to get "as when new" repairs
Christchurch homeowners speak to Checkpoint about their battles with EQC, to have their homes repaired to "as new" standard, not "pre earthquake". Audio
EQC guide say they'll repair to "pre-earthquake state"
We begin tonight with EQC and with a furious response to their claim they have always rebuilt to an "as when new" standard. Audio
Tui population soars
The number of tuis on Banks Peninsula is estimated to have trebled in the past seven years. Video
Tui take off in Canterbury
Tui are making a dramatic comeback in the lowlands of Canterbury. Audio
EQC defends approach after 'milestone' deal
The Earthquake Commission is defending its handling of Canterbury earthquake claims, following what a group of homeowners is calling a landmark settlement. Audio
Acting CEO of EQC 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 on the landmark EQC settlement
Christchurch homeowner Denise Meadows is one of the 98 claimants in the landmark settlement. Audio
Canterbury homeowners feel vindicated with EQC settlement
After a three year legal battle, a landmark settlement has been reached with the EQC over the standard of quake repairs in Canterbury. Audio
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 settlement has implications for Canterbury repairs
Duncan Webb explains the settlement today between home owners and EQC regarding the standard of repairs to damaged homes. Audio
Fish and Game ban trout fishing in Canterbury
The country's first ban on winter trout fishing is takes effect in North Canterbury on Saturday. Audio
Businesses lost in maze of roadworks
A maze of roadworks in parts of Christchurch is threatening the future of some businesses. Video
Winter-fishing banned due to river quality
A ban is about to be placed on winter-fishing in parts of Canterbury due to declining river quality.
Ngai Tahu abandons plans for Chch cultural precinct
Ngài Tahu has ditched plans for a cultural precinct in central Christchurch, but the head of a group overseeing the rebuild says work is underway on all the planned anchor projects.
Canterbury winter-fishing ban put in place
In a country first, a ban on winter-fishing in parts of Canterbury due to degrading water quality comes into force this week. Audio
