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‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
OPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

Why Kevin Costner says he'll never stop working
The Hollywood star is 70 but has no plans to retire from acting.

The Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation
OPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?

'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.

Thinking of retiring? Nearly one in two Kiwis still working when they turn 65
Data shows we're joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life.

Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?

Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house
OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.

Matthew Hooton: If superannuation can’t be cut, wage subsidies must be
Opinion: Nicola Willis has few options for big savings next year, but there are some.

'Significant reset': Ryman CEO Naomi James on latest year
'Challenging market conditions': revenue up but devaluations, other items hit bottom line.

'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts
The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

How much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirement
Simplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers.

Finders keepers? Woman who received $158k in transfer error charged with theft
The woman could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Cut-off for Govt KiwiSaver contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longer
The Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.

On The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest home
Romance is in the air for 99-year-old Felicia and 88-year-old Dennam Dette. Video / Brodie Stone

Opinion: Budget changes undermine KiwiSaver's core purpose
OPINION: About 40% of KiwiSaver members aren’t actively contributing to their accounts.

Denmark raising retirement age to 70, highest in Europe
Critics say it's tough for blue-collar workers in physically demanding jobs.

Stock Takes: Why Ryman Healthcare has fallen out of favour with investors
An overhang on the stock is weighing on the retirement village operator's share price.

New study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property Insider
What would planned K Rd building do to the area? Give it a $135m boost, a new study shows.

Canterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coroner
Father Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.