Waihi Beach home’s surprising $1.8m sale after freak tornado rips through town
Storm damage nearly stopped on-site auction from going ahead.
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NZ’s cheapest mansion: Grand home for sale for just $1
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Standing room only as historic Epsom home snapped up for $5.61m
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