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OPINION: Housing economic forecasts are forecasts - not guarantees
The one thing the public is not shortchanged on is forecasts as to where residential house prices are heading.
What could you do with a $10,000 windfall?
A tax refund, a bonus, an inheritance – what are your best options when a surprise sum of money falls into your lap? The spending possibilities are almost infinite, but…
EVs or petrol cars – which is better value over their lifespan?
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) cost more than internal combustion engine (ICE) cars - which can feel like a major stumbling block when you need to buy a new car.
Five ways to earn extra money for full-time workers
When you work a full-time job, it’s hard to find the time to build up a second income stream, let alone turn a side hustle into a thriving business.
The REDnews 2023 Travel Guide: Top 5 destinations for the year and more
Restriction-free travel is once again a reality for travellers across the world, which means holidaymakers now have an array of destinations to pick from.
OPINION: Uncertainty rather than price holding back housing market
The major barrier to house sales at present is not price, it is uncertainty, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
OPINION: Cyclone Gabrielle adds new considerations to house buying
OPINION: Cyclone Gabriel has posed several new questions for the housing market, says real estate boss Peter Thompson
Conversations with your business banker during tough times
Talking to your bank following an unexpected event
Bella Honey: True to New Zealand’s natural and abundant beauty
Wendy Oliver is a New Zealand honey enthusiast who believes that good honey is nature’s superfood.
Updated: The ins and outs of buying a prebuilt home
REDnews has put together a guide to answer the common misconceptions surrounding prefabs.
Offshore skills: the pros and cons of outsourcing
When costs are high and talent is in short supply, could offshore outsourcing be the perfect solution to grow your business?
Updated: How much does a swimming pool really cost?
New Zealand has around 40,000 swimming pools on residential properties, according to data and building consent information, but how much does a pool really cost?