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EQC's $68m travel bill
The Earthquake Commission has spent $68m on travel-related costs since the September 2010 quake. Audio
Rebuild peak not imminent, says Brownlee
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is not worried Canterbury's economy has an over-reliance on the Christchurch rebuild.
Daughter: EQC tried to bully homeowner
The daughter of an 86-year-old Christchurch woman says she had to threaten to call police before two EQC staff members would leave her mother's home. Audio
Christchurch residents prepare to fight EQC over repairs
Christchurch residents are preparing to fight the Earthquake Commission over substandard repairs to their homes. Audio
Residents look to EQC over botched repairs
Christchurch residents are preparing to fight the Earthquake Commission over substandard repairs to their homes.
Shock at a decision to quash complaints
Organisations supporting Cantabrians battling insurance claims and shoddy repairs are shocked complaints about a top EQC engineer have been quashed. Audio
EQC engineer cleared of wrongdoing
The Chartered Professional Engineers Council has dismissed all complaints against one of the Earthquake Commission's top engineers.
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
Government says lower premiums could be expected
The Government says insurance premiums could come down under changes proposed to the Earthquake Commission Act. Audio
EQC changes welcomed in Christchurch
People in Christchurch who argue they've had a rough deal from the insurer are backing plans to double the maximum amount EQC pays out on a home destroyed in a disaster. Audio
EQC fails to force householers to pay court costs
The Earthquake Commission has failed in its bid to force three property owners to pay legal costs with the Court of Appeal ruling against it today. Audio
EQC picks holes in case against it
A lawyer for the Earthquake Commission has told the High Court there are major holes in the case brought by a Christchurch couple to have their home rebuilt. 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
EQC to start flood payouts in
The EQC has got the green light to start settling the claims of thousands of Christchurch people whose homes became more at risk of flooding after the earthquakes. Audio
Quake-damaged homeowners want new engineer checks
Christchurch homeowners who've complained of nasty run-ins with an Earthquake Commission engineer hope they'll be in line for a re-assessment. Audio
Complainants about engineer feel vindicated
A Christchurch householder who complained that a senior Earthquake Commission engineer treated his family badly says he's ecstatic at the outcome of an inquiry. Audio
Court ruling that EQC wants is too complex - lawyer
The High Court's been told any decision it makes about the EQC repairing flood-prone properties in Christchurch will be too complex to make work. 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
EQC revises house repair costs from $500k to $50k
A Christchurch family is attempting to sue the Earthquake Commission, and their insurer, Southern Response, after being told damage to their home may have been caused by wind, and a flax bush, rather… Audio
Insight for 16 June 2013 - Can NZ Afford Another Big Quake?
With EQC funds depleted after the quakes in Canterbury, Eric Frykberg asks if NZ can afford another big quake. Audio
