Christchurch gas explosion: Residents return to survey the damage
Gas contractor who worked on house fronts to police, residents return to check houses.
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$3.3 billion deal at death's door: Reserve Bank's tough line on life insurance sale
AMP says its life insurance deal is unlikely to go ahead in its current form.
'Exceptionally disappointing': NZ regulator scuppers AMP Life sale
AMP says it is exceptionally disappointed life insurance sale now unlikely to go ahead.
Boss of failed insurer CBL on why the Govt should step in
Boss of failed insurer CBL says he doesn't want a fight but believes he must speak out.
Diana Clement: A crash course in insurance
COMMENT: Often, there are two stories of liability.
Car stolen from Whangārei mum and son with cerebral palsy
"I was thinking how do I get to school? How do I get to all my disabled sports days?"
CBL failure a 'dramatic' example of need for stronger supervision
An independent report has made a range of recommendations.
Focus Live: CBL failure a 'dramatic' example of need for stronger supervision
Focus Live: CBL failure a 'dramatic' example of need for stronger supervision
Insurance market not working for consumers - watchdog
Consumer NZ is campaigning for changes to insurance law.
Diana Clement: How to avoid the most common insurance pitfalls
COMMENT: Be careful, as existing laws are old and legalistic.
Govt floats oil-spill insurance increases
Gas companies may have to carry up to $1.2b of oil spill insurance under proposed rules.
Groom stranded in India after wedding because of Immigration NZ 'human error'
INZ said human error was the reason it failed to send the eVisa.
Hosking: Insurance problems could cost us billions. We need action, not gab-fests
Comment: The issue of insurance cover is troubling, complex, and serious.
Why we insure our cars but not our income
Kiwis insure their cars and homes but not their income.
Is Wellington's insurance market broken?
Insurance body says Wellington market is cheaper than other quake-risk cities overseas.
No town hall, no go for show: Drax Project snubs Wellington
The band's move highlights the heavy weight of the city's growing construction projects.
Couple die after contracting mystery illness on vacation to Fiji
The US Embassy in Fiji said there had been warning of a dangerous flu season.
US farmers wonder: Will the long-term ever arrive?
New York Times: US farmers ask when they'll see promised payoff from Trump's trade war.
Reserve Bank warns of insurance risk to house values
Reserve Bank's insurance warning to high-risk property owners.
Diana Clement: Does travel insurance cover terrorism?
COMMENT: Terrorist attacks can happen anywhere any time and affect anyone's holiday.
Horror accident leaves 24yo stranded
A woman is stuck in Dubai until she can pay off a huge debt after being thrown by a horse.
Tower posts $11.9 million first-half profit
Focus still on reducing costs following $11.9m profit.
Two women jailed for stealing from Christchurch holiday homes
More than $40,000 worth of property was stolen from seven short-term holiday homes.
$370k penalty: Man 'too sick to work' takes Hawaii holiday
The Dunedin man must repay his insurer $370,000, a judge has ruled.
CBL finally in liquidation
CBL directors didn't oppose an action heard in the Auckland High Court.
$300m quake class action against Govt-owned insurer
Canterbury homeowners 'thrilled' with backing of top Australian law firm
Police car rammed with stolen Nissan Safari
A stolen Nissan Safari was used to ram a police car, leaving it unable to be driven.
Biggest home insurer to charge more for natural disaster risk
Insurer says it will charge more to insure properties in high risk areas.
$4000 reward: Insurer cuts rates for 'healthy' lifestyles
NZ's largest life insurer is hoping to shake-up the market with a new health programme.
Worth the risk? It's not easy to put a value on a cathedral
How do you put a price tag on sentiment, history and international renown?
Bank of China NZ lifts provision for impaired CBL loan
Auditor EY flags bad loan in Bank of China NZ accounts.
High insurance costs important for climate change action: James Shaw
Sea level rise was likely to have "a significant impact".
Kiwi flyer stranded after luggage 'ransacked', $7000 stolen
Timaru man says suitcase 'ransacked' and cash and medal stolen in transit to UK.