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Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.

Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance
The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.

2000 litres of petrol allegedly stolen from Northland service station
Mani Kaur and her husband confronted the thieves during the second theft.

Fletcher, Acciona settle Puhoi motorway dispute
Fletcher Building says it will gain $56 million from the Puhoi motorway settlement.

Watch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential
'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.

Fletcher begins marathon court case against subbies over SkyCity convention centre fire
Fletcher alleges the fire was caused by the subcontractors, who are in turn defending.

Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house
OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.

Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour
The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.

Major healthcare provider eyes growth, as Government ups outsourcing
Evolution Healthcare chief executive speaks to the Herald.

Auckland golf course at centre of flood plan debate as decision looms
'Why would you want to save the golf course when homes and businesses are being ruined?'

'$1 million': Kiwis in lawsuit fighting for Singapore Airlines compo
Singapore Airlines initially sent direct compensation offers to passengers in June.

Criminals stage digger thefts for insurance payouts
Insurance Fraud Bureau flags fraud trends.

Epsom's ex-Mercy Hospital vastly expanded in $150m project
It will be NZ's only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.

Crusading broadcaster unmasks alleged driver in car incident
She used her skills as a broadcaster to search for a resolution to the incident.

Nigel Latta on cancer and the psychology of saving: 'Lotto feels like you're giving up'
The acclaimed broadcaster and psychologist thought he only had months to live.

Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.

AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank
One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.

From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.

'Outside their appetite': Kiwi sex toy company's battle to find an insurer
Girls Get Off rebuffed by 23 insurers over the nature of its business.

'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fire
Chirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.

Watch: 'Messed with the wrong reporter' – broadcaster takes to social media after car sideswiped
The culprit left a note with a phone number but didn't provide any insurance details.