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Catherine Smith
‘Winner’s guilt’: West Auckland mum’s $30k surprise takes pressure off hefty mortgage
Like many first-home buyers who bought at the peak, Shinnae and her husband are feeling the pinch.

Diana Clement
'Up' villa that escaped infamous slum clearances for sale - will it be flattened?
18-metre block could replace the character property and the house next door.
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Catherine Smith
‘Winner’s guilt’: West Auckland mum’s $30k surprise takes pressure off hefty mortgage

Kelvin Davidson
OCR up, house prices down: Five key signals shaping the market this week
Reserve Bank holds its nerve as buyers – nearly – take control.

Catherine Smith
‘For ordinary people like us, $30k changed everything’: Windfall wipes out couple’s debts
Surprise win paid for a wedding and reduced the mortgage stress.

Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: What the latest OCR hike means for mortgage rates and house prices
As expected, the Reserve Bank has pushed the cash rate to 2.75%.

Kelvin Davidson
Reserve Bank poised to lift OCR to 2.75% - will fixed mortgage rates follow?
Wednesday’s decision comes as mortgage lending suffers its sharpest drop since 2023.

Nikki Preston
Mount Maunganui penthouses for sale: Entire top floor with 10 bedrooms hits the market
“Heavyweight buyers floating around,” says agent.

Catherine Smith
Developer pays over $8m for Remuera mansion to protect luxury apartment views
Richard Kroon plans to build a new prestige block next to his new purchase.

Nicola Martin
Got you covered: How to buy an umbrella that can survive New Zealand’s crazy winds
The experts reveal why some brollies last for years and others fail in weeks.

Nicola Martin
How to create the ultimate ‘man cave’ in time for the FIFA World Cup
Don’t think about resale value, just stock up on the things you love, experts tell OneRoof.

Nicola Martin
Are air fryers worth the hype? And will a budget Kmart model perform just as well as a Ninja?
The best air fryers for sale in NZ, as picked by busy parents.

Nicola Martin
NZ’s best smart fridges - as picked by two repairmen who’ve seen when they go haywire
If you love tech, there are some smart options out there, but beware of costs.
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Nikki Preston
Mount Maunganui penthouses for sale: Entire top floor with 10 bedrooms hits the market
“Heavyweight buyers floating around,” says agent.

Carolyn Enting
‘Feels like Fiji’: Secret Gulf estate with private beach selling for the first time since 1880s
Snapper, sunsets and seclusion - Auckland’s hidden paradise seeks new owner.

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‘Luxury haven with a resort vibe’: Parnell mansion on coveted school zone for sale
The property on two titles has a pool, tennis court and eight-bedroom residence.

Sandra Goodwin
Remuera mum transforms home which she didn’t like at first into ‘the pink palace’
She expanded the kitchen, added colour and installed a double garage and pool.
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Diana Clement
He’s sold Tirau’s giant iron sheep - now he’s flogging luxury grain silos
Overseas investor reshuffles quirky New Zealand portfolio.

Diana Clement
‘It stops traffic’: Punk rocker of NZ fly fishing lists his famous fish-tank house
One-of-a-kind home with 360-degree views aims to hook buyers in Southland.

Catherine Smith
‘Winner’s guilt’: West Auckland mum’s $30k surprise takes pressure off hefty mortgage

Kelvin Davidson
OCR up, house prices down: Five key signals shaping the market this week
Reserve Bank holds its nerve as buyers – nearly – take control.

Nikki Preston
Everyone in the Coromandel wants a bargain: Waterfront bach selling for almost half its RV
Price drops in peninsula’s cheapest coastal town.
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Catherine Smith
‘Winner’s guilt’: West Auckland mum’s $30k surprise takes pressure off hefty mortgage
Like many first-home buyers who bought at the peak, Shinnae and her husband are feeling the pinch.

Diana Clement
'Up' villa that escaped infamous slum clearances for sale - will it be flattened?
18-metre block could replace the character property and the house next door.
























































































