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Inside the award-winning charity that helps boys without fathers
Big Buddy aims to encourage confidence and resilience in boys without fathers.
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Accommodation booking scam hijacks holiday season
Westpac NZ's financial crime teams are warning hotels and motels of a new scam.
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5 tips for house-hunting in a hectic market
The housing market is running red-hot right now and listings are scarce in New Zealand.
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The new retirement reality: Working beyond 65
Around 25% of New Zealanders aged 65-plus are working.
From Cape Reinga to Bluff on Vespas: Motorally spreads mental health message
The group is aiming to fundraise over $200,000 for the Mental Health Foundation.
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How the housing market has outpaced council valuations
Both vendors and real estate professionals are presented with a challenge.
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Anyone can fall for phishing scams; are you at risk?
Anyone can fall for an email phishing scam, but what makes someone more susceptible than others?
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How to make a winning offer on a house
Low listings and hordes of keen buyers – competition is fierce in the property market.
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Why romance scam victims refuse to believe betrayal
Romance scams are one of the most common scams Westpac’s fraud team encounters.
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Dr Siouxsie Wiles reigns supreme among trailblazing winners at Women of Influence Awards
Dr Wiles has been a trusted advisor during New Zealand’s fight against COVID-19.
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82% of Kiwis not fully confident in CPR
More than 60 people are dying annually from preventable drownings in New Zealand.
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Ever thought of buying a franchise?
Redundancies and low interest rates are major influences on people buying franchises.