Top Stories for Friday 9 December 2011

Auckland property values hit record high, Property veteran Olly Newland on latest figures, EU leaders meet in 'make or break' summit to save euro, Serious safety problems recurred for months at Pike River, Industrial action at Ports of Auckland has wider impact, Clarification about yesterday's sawmilling story, Whangarei council takes action on cows fouling rivers, Christchurch councillor says council too soft on prostitutes.