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
New ZealandRed zone couple denied $1.2m payoutA Christchurch couple are not entitled to a "windfall payment" over their red zoned house, according to a judgement released today.09 Dec 06:50 AM
New ZealandInsured, but not enoughWhen school principal David Grant's house burned to the ground in July, the last thing he thought was that he was "lucky".07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall for compulsory car policyAlmost all Kiwis think third-party vehicle insurance should be compulsory, a new survey shows. But they're being warned: Be careful what you wish for.30 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Forget Obamacare debate - focus on NZWe hear a great deal about Obamacare and the debate over health insurance in the US, yet there is little media comment on NZ's health insurance issues, says Brian Gaynor.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Taxpayers should be wary of 'KiwiAssure'Editorial: The Labour Party is going into the insurance business. The idea seems to have come completely out of left field to impress the party's annual conference.04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe set to tackle insurersDavid Cunliffe is expected to announce a new policy to set up a state-owned or state-backed insurance company in his speech to the Labour conference today.01 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: It's worth a closer look at your contents insurance01 Nov 04:30 PM
Personal FinanceLife insurance information stolenA USB stick with sensitive information about 1200 clients of a life insurance company has been stolen from an employee's car.01 Nov 03:56 AM
SharesPike River reparation a 'moral' issueNZ Oil and Gas has a moral obligation to pay Pike River families it's claimed - after shareholders yesterday voted not to fork out $3.41m awarded by judge.30 Oct 08:54 PM
SharesNZOG - no Pike River compoNew Zealand Oil and Gas shareholders voted yesterday not to pay reparation of $3.41 million to the Pike River families.30 Oct 01:45 AM
