Wellington, Oct 1 NZPA - A range of measures has been announced today by the Government to help Cantabrians rebuild their homes after the September 4 earthquake. The Earthquake Commission (EQC) will help those with mortgaged houses with damage over $100,000.

Wellington, May 25 NZPA - An audit found 32 percent of houses that had insulation installed in April under a government scheme had quality problems and three had safety issues.

Wellington, March 2 NZPA - Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) are defending the Government's $347 million home insulation scheme against criticism it isn't good enough to help those who live in the coldest parts of the country.

Wellington, Feb 16 NZPA - The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has increased the number of checks on homes insulated under the Government's Warm Up New Zealand scheme after problems.

New Zealanders are notorious for sitting in cold, damp houses huddled together on the couch wrapped in blankets. KATE CHAPMAN of NZPA looks at whether the Government's insulation subsidy scheme will make any difference for those who don't own their home.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, Sept 24 NZPA - First it was Food In a Minute, now there is Energy Spot -- a $4 million campaign to persuade New Zealanders to save energy. Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee launched the campaign at Parliament today.

Wellington, Aug 12 NZPA - Retail electricity prices are excessive and changes in regulatory control, allowing line companies to retail electricity, are recommended in an electricity review released today.

Wellington, Aug 12 NZPA - Retail electricity prices are excessive and changes in regulatory control, allowing line companies to retail electricity, are recommended in an electricity review released today.

Wellington, Aug 11 NZPA - Energy officials have been asked to examine whether heating and insulation companies are putting up prices to take advantage of a Government scheme.

Wellington, July 2 NZPA - Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee today defended the inclusion of non-community card holders in the Government's $323 million home insulation fund, saying many had "significant" needs.