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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.

Westport flood: 'It's not ideal' - home owner of 60 years reeling at damage

A man who has lived in his Westport home for 60 years now faces a very uncertain future.

Westport homeowners return to waterlogged, contaminated homes

Westport couple Derek and Joan Roberts return to their flood ravaged home today.

House fire: 'It is really hard for my grandfather to cope with the loss'

Whangārei couple spends life saving to buy a house, which was burnt five days later.

High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC

Judge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.

'It's not safe anywhere in the world': Papatoetoe tornado's trail of destruction

'It's not safe anywhere in the world,' tornado victim says outside devastated house.

Judge rules against third CBL accused's continued anonymity

Businessman fears he would die from a stroke if his name was published in SFO case.

Pain in the pocket: Higher building costs set to hit home insurance

Major insurer plans cost increases from September.

Canterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areas

The extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.