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Schools chosen to receive sports balls from iSport

We asked for nominations of teachers who had made a real difference in kids' physical education.

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Backyard beauties: 7 local long-weekend getaways

These seven local getaways will fit perfectly into your three-day weekend.

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OPINION: Is the housing market poised for a lift?

The country’s residential housing market has weathered the economic downturn reasonably well, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.

The team at Butterbean Motivation

Creating better futures with Buttabean Motivation

Dave Letele's Buttabean Motivation specialises in getting people motivated and fit – and for the last three years, Westpac staff have been helping them get financially fit.

Aerial view of Rotorua

7 incredible long weekend getaways

REDnews looks at some of the best long weekend getaway options in New Zealand

OPINION: Housing Market Challenges May Well Be Behind Us

Cuts to the OCR are likely to accelerate the housing market's recovery, says Barfoot & Thompson's Peter Thompson.

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Maximise your backyard - five outdoor upgrades

We've looked at five backyard luxuries - from firepits to pools - that will help you get the most from your backyard – as well as add value to your…

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OPINION: Let's create a win-win for landlords and tenants

No sector of the property market has come under greater scrutiny in the past 18 months than the residential rental market, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson

Ashlei McMahon

Shared equity and leasehold could be pathway for 152,000 - report

Up to 152,000 lower- and middle-income Kiwi households could be eligible for affordable shared equity and leasehold pathways to help them into their own home, new research shows.

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By negotiation? Tender? Deadline sale? What all those different sales methods mean

House sale methods - set price, by negotiation, auction, tender, deadline sale, and expressions of interest - what do they all mean and what are their pros and cons.

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Seven top jobs for over 65s

You might start receiving superannuation at age 65, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to retire.

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Five low-budget renovations that deliver big value

These five renovation projects deliver outsized returns for your investment – especially if you’re prepared to do some of the work yourself.