The royal commission's final three volumes into the Canterbury earthquakes are released.

Public consultation begins today on the Canterbury earthquakes' royal commission recommendations.

As the inquest into the deaths of eight people who initially survived the collapse of the CTV building in Christchurch wound up this week, Rod Vaughan recalls one man’s relentless fight to find out why they weren’t rescued.

The families of those killed in the CTV building collapse will be told first.

Wellington council wants to hear from building owners struggling to pay premiums.

Outlook is softer on lower coal volumes, loss of cruise revenue and insurance hassles.