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Meet the maker: Tex Tone handmade speakers

08 December 2025

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

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

08 December 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.

Why menopause matters

08 December 2025

Campaigner and advocate, Sarah Connor, explains why menopause is a topic that deserves discussion.

Top insurance tips for landlords and tenants

04 December 2025

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

Meet the maker: Maggie Lam, wallpaper designer

04 December 2025

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

Home profile: a handmade house in Golden Bay

04 December 2025

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

Why do you need to make a will?

03 December 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.

Top tips for keeping your home healthy this winter

03 December 2025

Stay warm, dry and cosy this winter with these easy and cost-effective tips.

Meet the maker: Eiderdowns by Anita

03 December 2025

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

In the aftermath: rebuilding after a catastrophic house fire

25 November 2025

Mike Hart lost his home in a devastating house fire. He explains the importance of having insurance.

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Meet the maker: Tex Tone handmade speakers