Election 2026: National’s new plan for small business unveiled
“That is why this plan is focused on practical changes that give them time back, whether that is…
Health insurance disputes rise 91% as premiums rise and insurers limit cover for treatment
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman managed 170 health insurance-related disputes in the year to June – 91%…
Whanganui Hospital ED: Nurses union claims 680% capacity, Health NZ disputes figure
Fleming said the ED goes into code red on “multiple occasions” because of the “huge numbers” of people…
Disputes Tribunal: Farmer loses $4432 claim after rally car crashes through fence
The sequence of events flowed from the car rally in November 2023 and ended in the tribunal this…
Banking Ombudsman Scheme investigates highest number of disputes in a decade
When a complaint is received, the ombudsman refers it to the bank’s internal complaints process to give them…
Disputes Tribunal orders woman to pay $10,000 over false insurance claims
Irene lodged a claim for home contents including a laptop, jewellery, coins and pottery in March 2023, followed…
‘Precious visual record’: London abuzz with excitement as iconic Bayeux Tapestry returns home after almost 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, triggering a phenomenal…
High power bills complaints: How to get help from Utilities Disputes
Powershop said it had lost customers in the past couple of months, although those numbers had stabilised. Powershop…
Disputes Tribunal orders ex to return $24k after partner’s spend on home renovation, boat expenses
Now, her claim for $29,000 in the Disputes Tribunal has been partially upheld, with an order he return…
Ex-Huffer model disputes AI investigation results that found no misuse of likeness
The social media allegations quickly led to legal threats and rising media attention. Since then, in a statement…
Disputes Tribunal orders amateur tradesman to pay $6688 over faulty sleepout build
According to the tribunal’s decision, Ben* planned to build the small sleepout on his property to rent out.…
Row over great-aunt’s unreturned Bible settled by Disputes Tribunal
The King James Bible was described online as the English translation of the Christian Bible, commissioned by King…