Budget includes several disaster aid and resilience measures, including NZ$28m (US$17.2m) for temporary housing for households impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Flood.
Rescue efforts are underway in Papua New Guinea's Enga province where a landslide has left over 670 feared dead with rescue operations hindered by ongoing hazards and tribal conflicts.
Green transition and ageing population among areas of opportunity for insurers, as CEO Christian Mumenthaler tells China Daily, "There's a lot more to do and I'm certainly excited about the opportunities,"...