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Help! My flight is cancelled, who pays for the PCR test?

Your flight is cancelled or delayed beyond 24 hours, who pays for a new PCR test?

Weather-related insurance claims hit record $300 million

Claims have exceeded the previous record set in 2020.

Why NZ's largest insurer wants to get even bigger

New chief executive has big growth plans for the insurer.

Bad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired women

Women are worse off than men in retirement, experts predict Covid will make things worse

Check advisories and vaccine expiry before booking travel say insurers

Kiwis should be mindful of new conditions which could void their policy.

10 tips to get your car 'roadtrip ready' this summer

Don't hit the road this summer without checking these 10 things.

Omicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still down

From Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.

Travel Insurance for Covid 19: What you need to know

Covid is no longer unknown or uninsurable. But you'll want to read policies carefully.

House and car insurance tipped to rise by up to 10 per cent

Rising cost of replacing vehicles and house construction expected to be passed on.

Diana Clement: Should you buy health insurance?

OPINION: Health insurers and their various policies differ.

Growing concern over genetic discrimination in New Zealand

Genetic discrimination is using someone's genetic info to discriminate against them.

Third CBL fraud accused named as former director

Three businessmen from the failed insurance company face Serious Fraud Office charges.

EQC cap rise could see insurance cost rise for lower seismic risk home-owners

The Government will increase the EQC cap from $150k to $300k.

Travel insurer reveals 10 most expensive domestic travel claims

Think your domestic trip doesn't need travel insurance? Think again.

Landmark quake ruling: Insurer to contact 3000 homeowners about $300m compensation

Insurer was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.

Diana Clement: Does your contents policy cover your fancy new e-bike?

OPINION: Some items may not be included in your policy.

How businesses can take some of the risk out of a cyber attack

Legal experts say who is most at risk.

Health insurer makes bumper $52.5m surplus but won't be reducing premiums

The society has seen its membership grow to its highest level in 14 years.