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Mayor Len Brown has praised his so far undivided Auckland Council for their conduct at the start of a new city.

Oz PM to argue for Corby clemency

Australian PM Julia Gillard is today trying to convince the Indonesian President to grant clemency to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, according to a report.

Tongan king threatens to sue over Auckland estate objections

Tonga's king has threatened to sue lawyers in the Pacific island nation who are attempting to prevent him selling his sprawling Auckland royal residence.

Reserve Bank worried about SCF in April '09

Files reveal Reserve Bank's SC Finance concerns

Should MPs' travel spending details be made public?

Briton sues Libya over alleged kidnap

End of gift duty 'won't lead to abuse'

Childcare centres brace for less money as cuts hit home

Jon Stewart rallies the sane

Comedian Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington attracted over 200,000 people.

Debt the monster the President must control

Rates rise up to 6pc tipped for new city

Web body says fibre deal may be illegal

Maori Party must accept compromise - Sharples

Co-leader Pita Sharples says the party needs to accept the fact that making concessions is necessary in order to get ahead.

<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Key's trader skills come to fore

Winston claims 'groundswell of support' for NZ First

Winston Peters has announced New Zealand First's plan to lead the country back to prosperity.

Hide calls for more openness on spending

Rodney Hide - the minister who was busted for taking his girlfriend on a $22,000 trip to Hawaii and Europe - has called for openness about public spending.

Turei backs Key on MPs' perks