Home Profile: a coastal crib in the Catlins

We talk to the owners and architect behind a lighthouse-inspired crib at remote Jacks Bay in The Catlins.

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

We investigate how the cost of living is impacting our insurance decisions.

Meet the maker: Tex Tone handmade speakers

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

Why menopause matters

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

Money Matters: Perlina Lau, producer and actress

Perlina Lau, Radio New Zealand host, producer and star of Creamerie shares her top tips on money and finances.

Cold cash: budgeting for winter

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

Home profile: a quirky UFO house

Visit an unusual spaceship-shaped Futuro house in Canterbury that you can rent as an Airbnb.

Behind the scenes: Auckland Wintergardens

Visit the recently-renovated Wintergardens in the Auckland Domain to experience the year-round beauty of blooms.

What are the best budgeting services available in New Zealand?

Feeling the pinch? How to manage your personal finances.

Build to rent: changing New Zealand's housing model

We investigate the Simplicity scheme that’s revolutionising the housing sector.

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