Red zone: a tale of two houses

Imagine this. Two houses in the same street - a liquefied red-zone street in Christchurch, where the residents must up-sticks and leave.

Red zone moans

Financial agony aunt Janine Starks says many red zone homeowners face genuine financial fish-hooks.

Does $500,000 make you rich?

We are a couple who have recently inherited up to $500,000. We are confused about how to make the most of this money, as we want security for our future but also want to have some fun.

Insurance disputes - where do you turn?

JANINE STARKS - © Fairfax NZ News

You are at your wits end. Your insurance company won't pay what you think it should pay and no one will budge.