New ZealandFlood-hit homeowners urged to ensure all repairs included in insurance payoutsA homeowner says the scope of works from her insurer underestimates the work needed.25 Jul 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDitching our dining room tables to 'work from work'Workers buzzing up and down in their lifts in greater numbers as Covid fears recede.17 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandOwners who altered fire-damaged property ordered to pay $72kTower Insurance found that the tenants had altered the property.16 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandRam raid insurance claims climb 400pc in three yearsData shows a 26% increase alone in insurance claims for commercial crime.11 Jul 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claimsJust 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.11 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRichlister building new waterfront home at $17.5m Herne Bay propertyThe home he once owned across the street he sold to marina owners Simon and Paula Herbert.11 Jul 04:50 AM
New ZealandWinter warning for households after 300 stove-related claims for house firesIt's the third consecutive year the stove has been the most common cause of fire claims.04 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandCounting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one eventThe severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man goes without shower at home for months after insurance faffA man and his children have been left without a shower ever since the Auckland floods.04 Jul 05:49 AM
New ZealandRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPowerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m houseThe Herne Bay mansion was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei.01 Jul 05:02 PM
BusinessNZ faces ‘uninsurable’ future - expertThe sheer scale of the problem might only be solved by joining up with Australia.16 Jun 09:30 PM
Travel‘Covid isn’t over’: Kiwi travellers caught out by virus while abroadThe average claim is $1500 for Kiwis on holiday.16 Jun 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Labyrinth' policy: Lawyer with cancer wants $1.2m insurance payoutAsteron refused to pay full sum because it said treatment was available to the lawyer.13 Jun 06:00 AM
Telecommunications2degrees founder offers $5000 reward after home break-in, car theftPrecious Lexus is more than a car - it is a talisman.12 Jun 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe town NZ forgot: Meet those refusing to leave the abandoned post-disaster zoneKurt Bayer reports on a stoic group who refuse to leave ‘paradise’.09 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessWatchdog takes legal action against AA Insurance for alleged overchargingAA Insurance allegedly failed to apply multi-policy and membership discounts to some.08 Jun 12:40 AM
TravelWhy is babymoon travel insurance so hard to find?Mums-to-be and couples dreaming of a last holiday before kids have had to think again.07 Jun 04:00 AM
TravelVictim of pickpocketing? This is the first thing you should doHerald Travel shares the key steps travellers should take.22 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandBuilder struck-off for keeping insurance deposits; clients in the lurchBen Jones took at least 20 deposits for insurance guarantees but didn't lodge them.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceRevealed: Huge cost of Govt’s shelved Income Insurance SchemeA trail of redundancies and contractor termination costs follow in its wake.05 May 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Profound' impact of storms leads to deluge of insurance claimsThe cost of summer floods is still being tallied.02 May 08:19 PM
EducationStudents called out for AI cheating, Cabinet minister jumps ship & Parliament protest today | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 May, 2023Top students deny AI cheating, wild weather sees insurance claims skyrocket and police monitoring protest action at Parliament today in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch02 May 05:48 PM
New ZealandThe Bennetts overcame a cyclone. Now their challenge is navigating insuranceMinister Duncan Webb visits the region, promoting an insurance claims resolution service.01 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandNZ insurer granted injunction against $3m foreign lawsuitThe NZ insurer argues that Guyana court action breaches an arbitration agreement.20 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s most stolen car revealed as claims spike 43 per centThe Aqua replaces the Mazda Demio, which now becomes the second most commonly nicked.19 Apr 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.18 Apr 05:05 AM
Project AucklandFuture proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky futureWhere we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.10 Apr 04:59 PM
New Zealand‘It’s not good enough’: Hawke’s Bay businesses feel abandoned after cycloneHawke's Bay business owners want more support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.06 Apr 11:35 PM
New ZealandInsurance payouts for Cyclone Gabrielle catching up as claims figure growsNearly two months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, and 15 per cent of claims have been paid out.05 Apr 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentBypass patient v Southern Cross: Court ruling on $105K claimHe was only in this country for a relatively short time and bought the policy.03 Apr 08:40 PM
OpinionFlood damage: How and where we build needs to changeOPINION: It is clear the risk of damage from climate change has increased in recent years.27 Mar 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeQuarter of mortgaged properties in Auckland vulnerable to floodingThe Reserve Bank concludes NZ banks are resilient to isolated climate events.27 Mar 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceCyclone Gabrielle insurance claims top $890 millionA bank is warning those who get insurance payouts to be wary of scams.22 Mar 09:52 PM
