The Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens has busted the myth insurance can't be claimed on a crash if the driver's wearing jandals.

But she says people should still be careful, and if your footwear makes it difficult to drive, don't wear it.

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25 Dec: A child has died on Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle in a Masterton driveway

25 Dec: Bad weather's inbound for most of the country this evening and tomorrow

24 Dec: Police are remaining confident in their road patrolling method, as New Zealand enters another holiday road toll period

24 Dec: Emergency services are attending a scene in New Plymouth's Merrilands where a vehicle has crashed into a house on Riversdale Drive

22 Dec: The Automobile Association wants immediate changes made to rural roads

20 Dec: Liam Lawson's climbed a mountain - but the ascent of an even bigger peak is just beginning

20 Dec: Liam Lawson is heading home for Christmas - in his final visit to New Zealand - before officially becoming a fulltime F1 driver next year

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Living & Travel:
Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, country's emergencies ministry says 20:57

Entertainment:
Felicity Jones goes to bed by 9pm 20:45

Motoring:
A child has died on Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle in a Masterton driveway 20:27

Entertainment:
Tulisa Contostavlos became "dependent" on prescription drugs during the COVID lockdown 20:15

Entertainment:
Blake Lively's sister Robyn Lively has shared her support for the actress amid her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni 19:45

Health & Safety:
King Charles has used his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers 19:27

Entertainment:
Torrey DeVitto has given birth 19:15

Politics:
A dozen prisoners in Waikeria Prison, south of Hamilton, are facing the consequences of a Christmas Eve homebrew booze-up 19:07

Entertainment:
Liam Gallagher is planning a big family Christmas bash but his brother Noel is not invited 18:45

Accident and Emergency:
Four people are injured, one seriously, following a crash on State Highway One near Balclutha 18:37

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