PremiumPremiumConstructionCan builders' groups lumped with liability under new regime afford to protect home owners?The Government mulls requiring Master and Certified Builders to meet solvency standards.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Is NZ still the Wild West when it comes to financial consumer protections?OPINION: Kiwibank customers must wait until 2026 for deposit protection in crises.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: We need to rethink the funding model for Fire and Emergency NZOPINION: Ageing fleet and breakdowns mean the funding model must be reviewed.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleFrom quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in13 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation scheme05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumConstructionJury is out over whether homeowners will be left in the cold under building regime overhaul04 Sep 04:31 AM
New ZealandRMA changes leave farmers liable for fines, insurers warnFederated Farmers argues fines should be insurable in some cases. 31 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandWhy insurance prices keep rising faster than inflationCanterbury and Wellington homeowners are being hit harder than Auckland.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe essential item that’s 900% more expensive than in 2000Insurance costs have risen 916% since 2000, leading price increases.26 Aug 07:32 PM
BusinessAre Aussie insurers ripping us off? Call made for more transparency over premiumsConsumer NZ wants the Financial Markets Authority and Commerce Commission to get involved.26 Aug 05:00 PM
World'Some of the biggest dangers': MP urges action on climate risks, resilienceBill proposes climate risk assessments every five years and national adaptation plan.25 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandSafe heist: How private investigator helped police break $4m crypto safe theftPair charged for stealing $4m cryptocurrency, four years ago in affluent Westmere. 21 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldRFK jnr and paediatricians clash over Covid shots for kidsUS medical association urges parents to vaccinate children aged 6 months to 23 months.20 Aug 02:29 AM
PropertyFletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.19 Aug 09:19 PM
Personal FinanceTower does more risk-based pricing - targets properties vulnerable to slips and sea surgesAround 10% of the insurer's customers will face a median rise of $230 a year.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are hidden victims in Phil Goff's $160k meth lab clean-up ordealOPINION: Meth testing and remediation was big business a few years ago.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to create inter-generational family wealthOPINION: Even small amounts could help set up children or grandchildren for the future.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceInsurance premium growth to finally abate – if not fallA soft insurance market is beneficial for businesses in particular.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment$50k worth of popular toy stolen in USSpecial Labubu dolls can sell for up to NZ$16,816 each on eBay.13 Aug 03:54 AM
TravelWhy Kiwis' 'Euro summer' is under threat as heatwave makes tourist hotspots unbearableOne company is moving its tours to shoulder season in response.03 Aug 02:00 AM
TourismSouthern Cross fined $1.1m for misleading discount claimsDiscounts were applied only to base premiums, not entire premiums.30 Jul 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why don't we have a Question Time for the public to press our politicians?OPINION: The cost of building construction throughout New Zealand is worsening.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyFire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopeningDemolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.22 Jul 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Will it take someone to die?': 85yo's fears after home demolished by airborne carA former occupant says it's the third time the house has been hit by a car17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxTax break? Govt urged to make it cheaper for employers to provide health insuranceBut the change could cost the Crown hundreds of millions of dollars.15 Jul 01:02 AM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
