Auckland house prices are nearly back to the levels of 2007, but the provincial cities and towns continue to struggle, writes Bruce Morris.

Throughout much of 2010 the property market was relatively subdued.

Values holding up, especially in areas favoured by rich.

Contractors move in to clear mould and pave driveway of $37m Paritai Drive mansion.

Tenancy Tribunal hears property mogul and Westpac chief settled out of court.

Latest figures show real estate agents in Canterbury and Westland, already suffering from one of the worst years in terms of sales, have been dealt a further blow following the February 22 earthquake.

To get your foot in the door at Herne Bay's Cremorne St you will need a fair few bob.

How much is too much to pay for rent?

A quarry in Auckland's Three Kings can be filled in and used for hundreds of new houses, parkland and commercial premises, says the Environment Court.