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Brown's wife target for legal action

Shan Inglis is now in the sights of Wellington man Graham McCready, who is considering laying a private prosecution against her over her husband's hotel upgrades and freebies.

Brown private prosecution papers filed

Charging documents for the private prosecution against embattled Auckland Mayor Len Brown have now been delivered to the city's district court.

Mayor faces new date: in court

Auckland's embattled mayor has a new date - with a courtroom - as a private prosecution is brought against him today for accepting hotel freebies.

Battle to fix Len Brown's image

The mayoral office is working on ways to rebuild Len Brown's shattered reputation after his sex scandal.

Len Brown keeping a low profile

Auckland Mayor Len Brown is lying low and refusing to say exactly when he will resume public duties after his sex scandal, undeclared hotel stays and censure.

Islanders feel the love at anti-marina concert

A fundraising concert for opponents of a planned Waiheke Island marina has been lauded as "Woodstock without the nakedness" by organiser John Hawkesby.

Sir Ed's signs go walkabout

Cheeky visitors walking away from the Hillary Trail have been taking their very own keepsake to remember the great man.

Donor trust for mayor under fire

A private investigator has complained to Auckland Council and the Serious Fraud Office about a trust that was the biggest donor to Len Brown's election campaign.

Clean sea still needs visual check

Health authorities are urging people to check the quality of their favourite beach or swimming spot before diving in this summer.

Editorial: Spotlight on Brown catches critic in glare

The spotlight on Len Brown's transgressions has flushed out yet another culprit in the shape, ironically, of Cameron Brewer, one of the Mayor's chief critics.

Editorial: Brazen Brown doesn't see tide's turned

The manner in which Mr Brown has brazened it out with the council and the people this week shows he doesn't really get that his tide has gone out. The city needs a new leader.

Brewer's Gold Coast junket slip

Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer, who has been baying for Mayor Len Brown's blood for not declaring gifts, has admitted not declaring a four-day junket to the Gold Coast.

Brian Rudman: Failed vote may have been kinder

The Brown hearing was more akin to a show trial, writes Brian Rudman.

What the councillors said

What the councillors said about the Len Brown verdict.

'The most difficult time of my life'

Amid calls of "shame on you'' from the gallery, Auckland Mayor Len Brown was thrown a lifeline by his councillors when they voted to censure him but did not hold a vote of no confidence.

Brown: Censure 'fair but very firm'

Auckland Mayor Len Brown says his council's decision to censure him today was "fair but very firm" and appropriate.

Council pays $60m for sports grounds

Auckland Council is paying $60.7 million for Auckland University's home for cricket and rugby.

Brown editorial: The reaction

The NZ Herald has today called for Len Brown to stand down, after it was revealed he failed to declare free hotel rooms and upgrades. But what do New Zealanders think?