Flood-hit homeowners urged to ensure all repairs included in insurance payouts
A homeowner says the scope of works from her insurer underestimates the work needed.
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Just 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.
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A man and his children have been left without a shower ever since the Auckland floods.
Regional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's Bay
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Asteron refused to pay full sum because it said treatment was available to the lawyer.
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Kurt Bayer reports on a stoic group who refuse to leave ‘paradise’.
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Builder struck-off for keeping insurance deposits; clients in the lurch
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A trail of redundancies and contractor termination costs follow in its wake.
'Profound' impact of storms leads to deluge of insurance claims
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The Bennetts overcame a cyclone. Now their challenge is navigating insurance
Minister Duncan Webb visits the region, promoting an insurance claims resolution service.
NZ insurer granted injunction against $3m foreign lawsuit
The NZ insurer argues that Guyana court action breaches an arbitration agreement.
New Zealand’s most stolen car revealed as claims spike 43 per cent
The Aqua replaces the Mazda Demio, which now becomes the second most commonly nicked.
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Future proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky future
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Insurance payouts for Cyclone Gabrielle catching up as claims figure grows
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Bypass patient v Southern Cross: Court ruling on $105K claim
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Flood damage: How and where we build needs to change
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Quarter of mortgaged properties in Auckland vulnerable to flooding
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Cyclone Gabrielle insurance claims top $890 million
A bank is warning those who get insurance payouts to be wary of scams.