Property

Winter conditions linked to higher home fire risks

Winter conditions linked to higher home fire risks

New figures highlight a notable cost burden from residential fires

Jonalyn Cueto May 13, 2026
NZ flood rebuild floor ruling clarifies insurer obligations

NZ flood rebuild floor ruling clarifies insurer obligations

Decision shows policy limits as homeowners seek adaptation measures

Where burglary risk is highest across New Zealand

Where burglary risk is highest across New Zealand

MoneyHub ranks districts based on police data

Auckland owners fight very high hazard tags on LIMs

Auckland owners fight very high hazard tags on LIMs

Council says flood maps are regional screens, not site verdicts

Residential insurance squeeze raises questions over New Zealand hazard scheme

Residential insurance squeeze raises questions over New Zealand hazard scheme

Analysis probes tensions in affordability and access

IAG warns RMA wording could limit future insurability

IAG warns RMA wording could limit future insurability

New planning laws to standardise land use and environment controls

Enhanced premium cover for needs beyond off-the-shelf

Enhanced premium cover for needs beyond off-the-shelf

NZI relaunches Distinction premium personal lines suite for high-value clients

Premium volatility widens across New Zealand as regional risk shifts reshape pricing

Premium volatility widens across New Zealand as regional risk shifts reshape pricing

New data from Consumer NZ highlights sharp city-level divergences insurers say reflect exposure, competition and hazard modelling

Consumer group flags affordability, competition as big issues in insurance review

Consumer group flags affordability, competition as big issues in insurance review

Government opens six‑month probe as home cover tightens

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