OSI archive

Housing

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Soaring bills put households’ spending on ice

· February 21, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123RF Households spending more than a third more on utility bills than they did a year ago do not have much money left for...

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Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes Brayden Iose and Josh Moorby celebrate a try during their match against Moana Pasifika. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz After sitting out round one with the...

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Confusion over who is meant to deal with ongoing power cuts

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Residents across the lower North Islandare getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the...

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Major bank cuts home loan rates

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Reserve Bank indicated it expected to raise interest rates a little faster and earlier than previously forecast. fantasista/123RF Westpac says it is cutting its three-,...

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What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and Auckland FC’s Lachlan Brook scored for their sides the last time they met in the A-League in December. Photosport Wellington...

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Police warn Clutha and Gore farmers: be aware

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries.  A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland...

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Waipā and Ōtorohanga states of emergency extended

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Water rushing over a blown out culvert on Corcoran Rd, Te Pahu, Waipā. Supplied/Ryan Vickers Both Waipā and Ōtorohanga Districts have extended their respective states of...