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Manukau's big turnout has Banks worried

John Banks admits he could lose the Super City mayoralty unless Auckland City and North Shore voters back him in big numbers.

Auckland City hits swimming pool users with 7.7pc hike

Big issues for cash strapped district

Asian trio have battle on their hands to win over mainstream

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Mayor must unite, not divide, Auckland

I was beginning to like John Banks. Seriously. But then he reminded me last week why he shouldn't be mayor of a newly united Auckland Super City.

Otara voters keenest to have a say

Memories of 'a magical realm'

MP sorry for using work facilities to back Brown

One minute chat wins over voters

'Sensational views' saved for public at Long Bay

Right's man puts fresh faces ahead of political tickets

Team Brown finally face race together

Len Brown's wife is making a late dash on the campaign trail after successful treatment for throat cancer.

Aotea Sq $80m makeover unveiled

Mayor faces online tormentor

It's the outgoing North Shore Mayor versus the blogger who loves to make fun of him.

Is Auckland's 'urban village' ideal straying off course?

How you see the restoration of a collection of century-old buildings on Auckland's downtown waterfront is a matter of perspective.

Labour MP sorry for misuse of resources

Phil Twyford says he didn't mean to break the rules when he used his parliamentary email to endorse local body election candidates.

Labour MP accused of misuse of resources

Labour MP Phil Twyford is meeting the Parliamentary Service following an accusation about improper use of parliamentary resources.

<i>Inside Money: </i>Why ratings are over-rated

Are you swelling with national pride? New Zealand has once more been granted Aaa status by international credit-ratings agency Moody's.