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Swimmer, 17, completes Lake Taupo double crossing to fundraise for Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Third person ever to cross.
OPINION: Rental property management comes under Government spotlight
Diving into property management.
What the median house value really buys you
REDnews has taken a deep dive into the figures for property type and number of rooms.
The dos and don'ts of teaching kids about money
We teach our kids reading, writing and maths, but what about money skills?
Helping released prisoners reintegrate with 'New Start' bank accounts
The New Start scheme is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Woman of Influence Bronwyn Hayward looks to youth as climate leaders
Professor Hayward won the Women of Influence Supreme Award.
Leaving an abusive relationship: Making it easy to set up a bank account
Westpac has an Extra Care Team of specialists who help vulnerable customers.
Climate leader Bronwyn Hayward named supreme Woman of Influence
See the full list of 2021 Women of Influence Award winners.
Kiwis consider moving out of main cities as housing dreams change
New Zealanders want better lifestyles.
Pet Refuge: Inside the safe haven for animals escaping family violence
The refuge has already sheltered 76 pets.
OPINION: Don’t read too much into early property sales data
Commentators are quick to forecast where residential property prices will go.
Family and finances in focus for 2022, research shows
The pandemic has made us value family and pay more attention to our finances.