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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies

Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies

‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work

‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work

Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says

Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says

Inflation could rise above 3%, Westpac economist says, after Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show 5% annual food price increase due to higher grocery prices

Inflation could rise above 3%, Westpac economist says, after Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show 5% annual food price increase due to higher grocery prices

Suncorp New Zealand's annual net profit after tax for general insurance hits $398 million due to lower reinsurance costs, 'benign' weather and 'earn-through impact of previous year's pricing changes'

Suncorp New Zealand's annual net profit after tax for general insurance hits $398 million due to lower reinsurance costs, 'benign' weather and 'earn-through impact of previous year's pricing changes'

Weapons companies getting $392.4 million from New Zealanders via KiwiSaver and other managed funds, according to research from Mindful Money

Weapons companies getting $392.4 million from New Zealanders via KiwiSaver and other managed funds, according to research from Mindful Money

IAG NZ's annual insurance profit climbs above A$600 million as insurance margin rises

IAG NZ's annual insurance profit climbs above A$600 million as insurance margin rises

Natural Hazards Commission says land cover is ‘a contribution payment, not full cover’ as just over half of NZ homeowners say they expect full insurance compensation for natural hazard damage

Natural Hazards Commission says land cover is ‘a contribution payment, not full cover’ as just over half of NZ homeowners say they expect full insurance compensation for natural hazard damage

MBIE plans to set up separate reserve comprising court-awarded costs after Financial Markets Authority says it could run out of litigation money

MBIE plans to set up separate reserve comprising court-awarded costs after Financial Markets Authority says it could run out of litigation money

Insurance Council urges government to make decision that ensures insurance is accessible, as Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says Natural Hazards Insurance Levy decision will be made soon

Insurance Council urges government to make decision that ensures insurance is accessible, as Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says Natural Hazards Insurance Levy decision will be made soon

If one of the Rankine units in Huntly gets removed, wholesale electricity prices could increase by up to 12% between 2026 to 2028, gentailers say

If one of the Rankine units in Huntly gets removed, wholesale electricity prices could increase by up to 12% between 2026 to 2028, gentailers say

Insurance Council New Zealand says proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards ‘doesn’t go far enough’ and calls for stronger national direction

Insurance Council New Zealand says proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards ‘doesn’t go far enough’ and calls for stronger national direction

All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says

All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says

There’s been a rise in the number of misconduct cases related to suspected mortgage fraud - and they’re getting more complex, the Financial Markets Authority says

There’s been a rise in the number of misconduct cases related to suspected mortgage fraud - and they’re getting more complex, the Financial Markets Authority says

Sole traders have become more optimistic for the first time in a year and just over half reporting income growth in June quarter, digital accounting service Hnry says

Sole traders have become more optimistic for the first time in a year and just over half reporting income growth in June quarter, digital accounting service Hnry says

Mortgage arrears: 21,600 home loans were past due in the June quarter, according to credit bureau Centrix

Mortgage arrears: 21,600 home loans were past due in the June quarter, according to credit bureau Centrix

Centrix says 478,000 people behind on payments this June quarter, hospitality sector one of the most vulnerable industries in current economic climate

Centrix says 478,000 people behind on payments this June quarter, hospitality sector one of the most vulnerable industries in current economic climate

Financial Markets Authority warns people to complain if they're not paying the correct premiums as Southern Cross Travel Insurance admits liability for breaches of fair dealing laws, pays $1.1 million to Crown

Financial Markets Authority warns people to complain if they're not paying the correct premiums as Southern Cross Travel Insurance admits liability for breaches of fair dealing laws, pays $1.1 million to Crown

Despite OCR cuts, small businesses ‘yet to see the expected boost to consumer and business activity’ but agricultural sector sees sales grow - Xero

Despite OCR cuts, small businesses ‘yet to see the expected boost to consumer and business activity’ but agricultural sector sees sales grow - Xero

Financial Markets Authority shares report looking at weather events and insurance, says insurance sector needs to tailor and review claims processes to meet consumer needs

Financial Markets Authority shares report looking at weather events and insurance, says insurance sector needs to tailor and review claims processes to meet consumer needs

‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing

‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing

The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says

The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says

Council rates will continue to increase over the next few years - but not as rapidly, ANZ economists say

Council rates will continue to increase over the next few years - but not as rapidly, ANZ economists say

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit over $190 million in June as 7700 withdrawals were made for first homes and financial hardship

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit over $190 million in June as 7700 withdrawals were made for first homes and financial hardship

Tower’s risk-based pricing is the general insurer’s ‘most defensible competitive edge’ as investment firm Forsyth Barr forecasts underlying profit of $94m for FY25

Tower’s risk-based pricing is the general insurer’s ‘most defensible competitive edge’ as investment firm Forsyth Barr forecasts underlying profit of $94m for FY25