OSI archive

Housing

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The rise of the million-dollar mortgage

· May 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Westpac said about one in six new home loans taken out so far this year had been for $1 million. RNZ Some borrowers are starting their...

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House fire, Mairehau, Christchurch

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Area Commander: Emergency services are attending a house fire on Whitehall Street in Christchurch tonight. About...

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No prosecution over toppled Northland pylon

· May 14, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The pylon fell over while being worked on by contractors. Supplied / Kawakawa Electrical Ltd National grid operator Transpower will not be prosecuted after all over...

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Accommodation supplement change raises concern

· May 14, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Social Development Minister Louise Upston said the accommodation supplement calculation had not changed for 33 years RNZ / Mark Papalii A critic says a change to...

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Natural gas reserves decline to lowest level in 20 years

· May 14, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The country’s natural gas reserves have declined to the lowest level since records began twenty years ago. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s annual...

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Targeting financial assistance to those most in need

· May 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to ensure the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system by better targeting financial assistance to those most in need, Social Development...