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Health sector woes contribute to ACC's books plunging $7.2b into deficit

The Government is to decide whether to increase ACC levies.

Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits

OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.

AA Insurance hit with $6.1m penalty for overcharging, misleading customers

The insurer admitted its conduct and has refunded overcharged customers.

Otago flooding: How to clean your home after a deluge

Hundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water-damaged homes.

Bill Bennett: The mood of the Boardroom at a glance

Opinion: Generative AI investment surges; 85% of businesses see potential.

Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs

Plus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.

Govt can't protect property owners' wealth in face of climate change, MPs warn

Committee agrees property values should be allowed to fall to better reflect climate risk.

Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters

Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.

Lending rules easing: Directors and managers no longer personally liable for breaches

Minister Andrew Bayly believes number of changes will make it easier to get a loan.

High Court orders ex-CBL managing director to pay $1.4 million

Peter Harris admitted continuous disclosure and misleading conduct breaches back in March.

ComCom vs RBNZ: How will Willis divvy up the cost of insuring your savings?

Will she favour the approach of the Reserve Bank or the Commerce Commission?

'A mess': Kiwi real estate agent in ICU after overseas crash not covered by insurance

Real estate agent Amanda Blair has head and lung injuries and serious lacerations.

Opinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disasters

OPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.

Opinion: How AI can revolutionise healthcare and ease pressure on doctors

OPINION: AI can transform how we diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions.

Insurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEO

The insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.

Auckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CV

Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.