Owners of the lowest-yielding house in The Block reality show hope to overtake the winning price in a quick resale.

Almost a month after The Block's finale, new owners are yet to move into the four houses featured on the hit TV3 reality series.

Real estate industry experts have labelled the latest residential property revaluations dangerous, with calls for the mass appraisal system to be overhauled or scrapped.

A professional couple in their late 20s splurged $1.472 million on their first home at the auction of four properties from the reality home-building TV show The Block.

The circus is over and life is returning to normal in Newell St, Pt Chevalier.

An exclusive seaside mansion at the centre of a bitter family feud will be auctioned next month.

The winning house from the first series of The Block is up for grabs again.

Production company Eyeworks this week applied for resource consent for the four houses in Newell St, in the Central Auckland suburb of Pt Chevalier.

Residents of a central Auckland street chosen for the new season of The Block NZ have formed a group to stop production of the top-rating TV show.

The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

Pt Chevalier has something of a split personality.

My friend wanted to go for a walk but stipulated it had to be near her house and somewhere her large pup Mo could run off-lead for a while.

Bells and whistles have their place but hearty, good value food served up with some Italian warmth is more this Pt Chev staple's style.

Department of Conservation (DOC) officials have seized two nets and about 80 fish following reports of commercial fishing in a marine reserve in Auckland.

Natasha Francois and light sculptor Peter Roche live in Pt Chevalier in the distinctive building that used to house the Ambassador Theatre. Natasha tells Peta Stavelli what they love about the area.

From zombie killer to Norse god, Tim Balme has had a busy career, on both sides of the television camera. He tells Rebecca Barry about juggling these roles.

Fancy a spot of golf followed by a soothing spa?

The home of high-profile councillor Cameron Brewer, this welcoming family retreat takes the stress out of busy lives.

Rosie and Andrew Bogle scour exotic destinations for treasure and display their finds at home for their grateful customers.

Stripping back a rundown Pt Chevalier home revealed its true character.

Our story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.