Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one

“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water is to know how to float. Photo / Brydie Thompson He said one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water was […]
How to get through to people who need a financial wake-up call – Diana Clement

Sometimes, sadly, people need to ‘bottom out’ before the wake-up happens, and they can make radical changes to the way they live, said Tom Hartmann, Sorted’s personal finance lead. That doesn’t mean that caring contacts can’t try. Approach the conversation with empathy, not judgment. If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t be involved – and showing […]