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Tokoroa's community spirit prevails

For many of us, Tokoroa is a place you drive through... quickly. But the timber town has heart, and house prices to make Auckland eyes water, writes Bruce Morris.

<i>Glenda Whitehead:</i> Market turnover

Rises and falls in house prices don't affect everyone, all the time, says registered valuer Glenda Whitehead.

Property Report: So you want to live in... Wanganui East

Local loyalty shines through here, writes Ashley Campbell.

<i>Bruce Morris:</i> Tale of two listings

Bruce Morris sifts through the statistics to pinpoint the North Island’s most expensive streets... and others of more humble heritage.

<i>Tony Alexander:</i> The economic forecast

The news is good - and bad - says the Bank of New Zealand's Tony Alexander.

Property market showing stable signs

Four leaders of the country's leading property agencies were asked to shed some light on patterns in the property market.

Cautious buyers and banks adds to depressed prices

<i>Bruce Morris:</i> Is now a good time to buy?

The answer depends on your motives, writes Bruce Morris.

Hotel 'won't be a burden on taxpayers'

SCF management team in mass exodus

Allied managing director steps down

Auckland property prices fall in August, listings stay low

House prices in Auckland fell during August as the number of properties being listed continues to stall.

Allied Farmers Rob Alloway resigns

Allied Farmers chief executive Rob Alloway has resigned, following chairman John Loughlin out of a firm whose finance arm is in receivership.

Krukziener hearing adjourned

Borrowers over reach themselves

Bad loans to bars, hotels, furniture makers, property investors and even a state house builder wiped out at least $100 million from South Canterbury Finance.

What were SCF bosses thinking?

Questions need to be asked of the former management of failed company South Canterbury Finance, says the Shareholders Association.