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What makes a house a home? We celebrate not just the external four walls of a dwelling, but the life that's lived inside.

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Home profile: a handmade house in Golden Bay

09 July 2025

Step inside a woodworker's rustic, handcrafted home in Nelson's Golden Bay.

Why do you need to make a will?

30 June 2025

If you want to protect your loved ones, having a legally binding will is vital. We share top tips for getting this important document sorted.

Meet the maker: Eiderdowns by Anita

30 June 2025

Eiderdowns are the lush, nostalgic and beautiful bedding option that's perfect for winter. We meet Anita Carter, who makes them by hand.

Top insurance tips for landlords and tenants

26 June 2025

What do you need to be covered for as a landlord or as a tenant when it comes to home and contents insurance?

Cold cash: budgeting for winter

26 June 2025

Don’t let the chilly season blow your budget. We share six easy ways to keep your finances warm as the temperature drops.

Covering the cost: how to manage insurance if you're feeling the financial squeeze

26 June 2025

New Zealanders are doing it tough. Household living costs are up 5.4% in the year to the June 2024 quarter, with higher mortgage repayments (up 26.7%) and insurance costs (up 18%) leading the charge.

Meet the maker: Masterweave throws and blankets

26 June 2025

We talk to Lindsay Cairns from Masterweave who has been making luxury mohair blankets and throws for 35 years.

Meet the maker: Maggie Lam, wallpaper designer

26 June 2025

Talented surface design creative Maggie Lam makes bespoke wallpaper and textiles from her Auckland studio.

Meet the maker: Tex Tone handmade speakers

26 June 2025

Dunedin’s Tex Houston has made a business of hand building unique hi-fi speakers.

Scotty Morrison on health and wellbeing

06 May 2025

Professor Scotty Morrison shares his tips on maintaining a healthy balance in life.

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