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Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'

Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.

Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?

EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?

Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links

A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.

Tower profit hit by large insurance claim events

Volcanic eruption in Tonga and storms in New Zealand pushed up its claims.

Kiwis hungry for travel - and insurance - in pandemic's wake

Level of caution main surprise in Southern Cross Travel Insurance survey results.

Insurers say 'no' to Reserve Bank-run policyholder protection scheme

Insurers reject scheme that would protect policyholders in the event of company collapse.

Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes

It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.

Explained: What rising seas mean for insurance and house prices

If you live in a one-in-100-year flood zone, you'll likely lose insurance, expert warns.

Coastal homes 'uninsurable' with tiny sea-level rise

Those living in populated coastal areas could lose their insurance cover in a few years

Grant Robertson opens $329m Mansons TCLM building

"...so much money to give away. We just can't give [it] away quick enough." - Manson.

More than 1000 insurance claims from battering storms

Insurer busy as claims come in.

Study: SUVs, utes more likely to hit pedestrians than cars

Over a decade, SUV and pickup truck sales have skyrocketed in the United States.

Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft

Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge

Ask your travel agent the right Covid-19 questions

Looking to book travel? Every burning question you need to quiz your travel agent on.

The fishhooks of booking travel insurance in a Covid world

Travellers urged to read the fine print of policies carefully.

SafeTravel reveal 41 destinations Kiwis should not travel to

MFAT release a list 'red' list of destinations you should not travel to.

Global 'do not travel' advisory to be removed for Kiwi travellers

From March 5, SafeTravel will ditch its blanket 'do not travel' advisory.

Anya's legacy: Husband's hope after mum-of-three loses cancer fight

Even in her last days, Anya Reardon still had hope for the future.