Nearly 18 months on, 14 of those households are still waiting for their settlement.
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Insurance premiums have increased by 40 percent in some cases.
Insurance company IAG study shows 86 percent of Kiwis factor in the climate - almost double the percentage from two years ago.
IAG New Zealand has released its latest six-monthly analysis of its insurance claims.
The FMA said the insurers failed to correctly apply advertised discounts to affected customers' invoices, resulting in overcharged premiums.
RNZ spoke to Consumer NZ communications and campaigns manager Jessica Walker to find out what your rights are when your travel plans fly out the window.
"If you think people, money, stuff that just helps you sort of think about priorities."
It’s alleged the insurer misled customers in its marketing material, resulting in about 65,000 affected customers.
Many consumers aren't aware insurers share information with each other.
Many insurance payouts are surpassing home values, says a Hastings District Council report.
David Meys warns "there is a looming risk of rising unemployment".
For now if you want to stay high and dry in Auckland you may have to dip into your own pockets.
Olivia Anstis lost her partner right before the Auckland floods began.
Police have warned that most burglaries aren't targeted but instead opportunistic.
An investigation by the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme forced the insurer to change its position.
Wellington City Councillor Iona Pannett is urging people not to buy apartments in Wellington as they could come with a massive earthquake-strengthening bill.
The penalty is on top of almost $14m reimbursed to impacted policyholders.
The company reported a full year loss compared with a gain last year.
The insurance watchdog says problems with car insurance are the number one complaint received in the past year.
"You can contribute as much or as little as you can afford."
The 29-year-old suffered multiple fractures to his skull and traumatic brain damage.
"The seller can't wait any longer so he's going to market as is, where is."
"Businesses right across the country are suffering from an increase in crime, particularly burglary."
"There is much yet to be done."
Some Aucklanders have been offered tens of thousands of dollars less than what their own tradies have quoted.
Māori data specialist and ethicist Dr Karaitiana Taiuru came on Newshub Nation to outline the issues with current genetic standards
There is a new most popular car amongst criminals.
FMG won't pay because it's not classed as a 'natural disaster'.
