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Malcolm Fleming: The empty chair and the future of building liability

Mandatory home warranties are essential to avoid the 'empty-chair problem'.

Mary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation scheme

OPINION: There hasn't been much coverage of the new scheme, which took effect on July 1.

Vascular surgeon jailed for fraud after freezing his own legs

Neil Hopper received more than $1m after falsely claiming sepsis damaged his legs.

Jury is out over whether homeowners will be left in the cold under building regime overhaul

Questions remain over who will pay for defective work.

RMA changes leave farmers liable for fines, insurers warn

Federated Farmers argues fines should be insurable in some cases.

Why insurance prices keep rising faster than inflation

Canterbury and Wellington homeowners are being hit harder than Auckland.

The essential item that’s 900% more expensive than in 2000

Insurance costs have risen 916% since 2000, leading price increases.

Are Aussie insurers ripping us off? Call made for more transparency over premiums

Consumer NZ wants the Financial Markets Authority and Commerce Commission to get involved.

Why Kiwis' 'Euro summer' is under threat as heatwave makes tourist hotspots unbearable

One company is moving its tours to shoulder season in response.

Southern Cross fined $1.1m for misleading discount claims

Discounts were applied only to base premiums, not entire premiums.

'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.

Letters: 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.

Fire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopening

Demolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.

Matt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather events

OPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

Recent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.

'Will it take someone to die?': 85yo's fears after home demolished by airborne car

A former occupant says it's the third time the house has been hit by a car