TravelThe most bizarre travel insurance claims of the yearA $20,000 blister and a nude traveller's unfortunate mishap were some that stood out.14 Dec 09:54 PM
TravelSurprising item not always covered by travel insuranceWe assume our policies cover us for anything, but this common item often isn't.14 Dec 02:00 AM
Travel$65k heartache after horror scooter crash in BaliShe suffered horrendous injuries in an "impulsive" ride that went badly wrong.14 Dec 12:00 AM
BusinessExtreme weather costs insurers $226m this yearThe 2018 year was the second most expensive year for severe weather events, after 2017.12 Dec 05:08 PM
TravelCouple's $1m US medical bill nightmare on US road tripIn an instant, the Australian couple's idyllic holiday turned into a month-long nightmare.10 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandOdd insurance claims: Rogue bat and sunnies-eating monkeyThe list shows how travellers can end up in all sorts of unexpected situations.09 Dec 11:27 PM
Banking and financeProof of ownership: Westpac app makes it easier to keep track of your stuffThe app aims to assist Kiwis during insurance claims.05 Dec 06:14 PM
Personal FinanceFemale business owners less likely to seek insurance adviceWhy women don't get advice on how to insure their business.02 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandTradies feeling pinch: Tool thefts spur $500k in claimsAA Insurance paid out nearly $500,000 for tool related claims in the past year.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel'Worst travellers' reveal their disastrous honeymoonThe self-professed clumsy couple said their intentions began earnestly enough.30 Nov 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDuncan Bridgeman: Insuring for climate change just got harderExperts say there is $2 trillion worth of property exposed to rising sea levels.28 Nov 05:35 AM
Personal FinanceFinancial adviser copied and pasted clients signaturesA public warning has been issued for a financial adviser who copied and pasted signatures.28 Nov 02:03 AM
Banking and financeLast hurrah for life insurance advisersFirms are cutting back on overseas jaunts for their team members after FMA call.25 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionViaduct a 'decline zone' for marine insurerNZI is refusing to insure multi-million dollar boats near Auckland construction sites.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceInsurer offers 28 weeks paid parental leaveLife insurer ramps up staff benefits as it takes over bank business.19 Nov 01:55 AM
BusinessCBL Insurance's troubles laid bare in courtCBL misled regulator and market for years, court told.12 Nov 05:02 AM
SharesWind-up of CBLI now looks inevitableOpposition to application to liquidate is understood to have been withdrawn.11 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessComedian Raybon Kan's legal win over car dealer insuranceConsumer NZ: "In our view, this insurance isn't worth the cost."05 Nov 08:20 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: I want peace of mind on holidayI couldn't think of many things worse than being hospitalised miles away from home.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowThe real cost of living on NZ SuperFor superannuitants, rates and insurance are pushing up the cost of living.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 800,000 people stripped of funeral insurance"Premium affordability is a concern for our members," says insurer.31 Oct 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDuncan Bridgeman: Time to force Aussie banks to spin off NZ operationsCOMMENT: All we want for Christmas is some Aussie bank shares.31 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelTravel insurance most complained about productTravel insurance was the most complained about product to a financial dispute scheme.31 Oct 01:42 AM
BusinessRevealed: The weirdest insurance claimsA snake bite, gunpoint robbery and wheelchair accident among claims made to an insurer.29 Oct 12:28 AM
Banking and financeHow businesses are stepping in to combat climate change in AustraliaSick of waiting for the Government, business has decided on its own greenhouse gas policy.28 Oct 12:36 AM
CompaniesThe Trump bump? US economy grew by 3.5 per cent over last yearThe US economy posted its best back-to-back quarters in four years27 Oct 05:57 PM
Personal FinanceRevealed: The e-scooter rules being flouted (Yes, you need a driver's licence)Drinking and scooting might seem a great idea - until you drive into a Maserati.26 Oct 12:04 AM
Personal Finance'NZ second riskiest country for insurance': researchNZ has been ranked the second riskiest country in a global insurance report.23 Oct 08:10 PM
EnergyVector to pay thousands of dollars to surge-hit KingslandersLines company finally comes to the party.16 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandCheck out the views! But who took a chainsaw to the trees?A 20 metre pine has been destroyed and a pohutukawa attacked as a sea view beckons.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Business'Booze up the walls and vomit': 1 in 7 Kiwi Airbnb hosts report damage, theftAirbnb rejected the data, insisting less than 1 per cent of hosts claim property damage.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Too sick': Great-grandmother to be kicked out of NZDaughter says INZ's treatment of mother was inhumane and cruel.03 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Beware the useless Payment protection insuranceCOMMENT: Many Kiwis are paying for payment protection insurance that they can't claim on.29 Sep 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessShipley and co-directors accused of ignoring Mainzeal risk for almost 10 yearsWitness says there were warning signs as early as 2004, when Shipley became a director.25 Sep 08:44 PM
