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Property listings surge, sales stall
The number of new properties on the market surged in February but with buyers "cagey", the number of unsold houses has ballooned.

Govt stumped as leaky home bill skyrockets
The cost of the leaky building crisis has grown so "gianormous" that the Government has almost despaired of finding a solution.

'Party central' plan draws backlash from pub owners
Auckland's pub owners say the Govt's plan for Queens Wharf is a slap in the face and a recipe for disaster.

<i>Alex Swney:</i> Cup legacy needs to be more than another parking lot on waterfront
It's time to stop scrapping over Queens Wharf and move on sensibly.

Housing confidence rising, says ASB
Housing confidence is on the rise in Auckland, while a new survey is showing growing uncertainty about tax changes and rising interest rates.

Leak victims claiming $1.6m for stigma
Owners of Ponsonby's 63-unit Blake Central are the latest to be blighted by the leaky-building disaster.

Clamour for Garrett to go over botch-up
Environment Minister Peter Garrett yesterday continued to fight for his political life.

Threat to stars' paradise
Plans for a "Coronation Street"-style development at Omaha are causing a stir.