BusinessIAG welcomes commission approvalThe head of this country's biggest insurer has welcomed regulatory approval for the New Zealand part of a A$1.85 billion ($2 billion) purchase although the Reserve Bank has not yet given the deal the green light.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth costs set to almost doublePeople may be paying more for their own medical care in future, as health costs are set to almost double in the next 50 years, a public health expert says.07 May 03:18 AM
BDBDBusinessIAG cleared to buy LumleyThe Commerce Commission has cleared Insurance Australia Group to buy Wesfarmer's Lumley General Insurance unit.06 May 09:38 PM
BusinessWatchdog wants more time on IAG dealThe A$1.85 billion deal for Insurance Australia Group to buy the New Zealand and Australian underwriting businesses of Wesfarmers has been delayed.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandApp helps shave insurance premiumsWe all know the benefits of driving safely - and now an insurance company is offering the incentive of reduced premiums.16 Apr 04:15 PM
ConstructionLloyd's underwrites NZ warrantyOne of the world's biggest and oldest insurers is underwriting a new building warranty insurance scheme being launched in New Zealand.14 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessNZ's top travel insurers are...Southern Cross and Travel Insurance Direct joint winners with 'outstanding value' in survey of 29 providers.08 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandEx-kids' TV host: 'The red zone beat us'Former children's television presenter Olly Ohlson lost his cool over the Government's handling of his red-zoned house in Christchurch and moved to Dunedin.16 Mar 09:06 PM
BusinessCheap overseas surgery ruled out - Southern Cross bossSending Kiwis to India or Asia for major surgical procedures has been ruled out by the boss of New Zealand's biggest health insurer.13 Mar 09:15 PM
LifestyleBreast reconstruction 'cosmetic': insurersMoana Berry thought this year would bring a fresh start after a gruelling battle with breast cancer. Instead, the single mum has been "devastated" by an $11k debt she can't pay.08 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Be cautious with credit card travel insuranceOrdinary travel insurance is full of fish-hooks, writes Diana Clement. Credit card travel insurance has even more nasty surprises.07 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessInsurers 'unlikely' to pass on savingsEasing reinsurance costs and big profits in the industry mean homeowners' premiums should come down, says Consumer NZ, but the Insurance Council says other factors mean that is unlikely.06 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank gets tough on insurersThe Reserve Bank has told the insurance industry to expect a tougher stance on corporate governance as it beds in new rules for the industry.23 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessA healthy propositionNew Zealand health insurers are offering cheap policies designed to tempt young people - but there are concerns that they may not be cost-effective in the long run.15 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFMA talks Hanover settlementA High Court insurance stoush has been parked to enable the Financial Markets Authority to enter into settlement talks with Hanover directors and promoters.10 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Basic insurance best for petsPet owners are paying hundreds of dollars every year for insurance to ward off expensive vet bills.09 Feb 01:45 AM
BusinessKeeping work in NZ stacks upSitting down with his insurance company late last year, Proform Plastics' managing director Nick Smith weighed up the figure for fire cover.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGet contents insurance, students toldHanging a coat-hanger on a fire sprinkler caused a flood that damaged eight floors of an apartment building and left a group of students facing a $26k bill.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOuch! Storms cause costly claimsLast year was one of the most expensive years ever for storm damage, with $174m of insurance claims lodged for weather-related events.27 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandTree-hit tourists offered $1400 for carA Netherlands-based travel agent has done what Queenstown's council would not - offered $1400 to two tourists whose car was crushed by a tree in the town.27 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandCar crushed? Um, want a free bungy?Two German travellers whose car was written off after being crushed by a tree on council land aren't impressed by the offer of a free bungy in compensation.26 Jan 08:50 PM
WorldBoss sells business to help employee with cancerA Texas restaurant owner is selling his business so one of his waitresses can afford surgery on her brain tumour.08 Jan 07:50 PM
BusinessTower boss happy to play the long gameNew Faces: We find out who's new at the head of the New Zealand business world.05 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessIAG to buy Wesfarmers' operationsInsurance Australia Group has agreed to buy the New Zealand and Australian underwriting businesses of Wesfarmers for A$1.85 billion.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTasmanian devils welcomed to Wellington ZooFour new Tasmanian devils have been welcomed to Wellington Zoo today.13 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandPost-disaster rent controls proposedThe Human Rights Commission has called for the Government to consider rent-control measures following major natural disasters.10 Dec 03:58 AM
