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Population boom to cause big headaches

Anderton reveals his post-quake activities

Council to subsidise cloth nappies

In what could be a first for NZ, a council is looking to sell subsidised cloth nappies from its front desk.

Mayoral taunts on drinking, lying

John Banks and Andrew Williams nearly came to blows at a fiery Super City candidates meeting in a North Shore church hall.

SuperCity: Communist candidates spread word

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> What about a super promise for the arts

Mayoral leaders differ on transport solution

Putting fire in the region's engine room

Manukau has fallen on tough times. Christopher Adams looks at what is happening to help.

More pain handed out in Christchurch suburbs

Banks' role riles women

<i>Bevan Rapson:</i> Mayoral contenders inject heat into an otherwise tepid campaign

<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resilience

Peter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.

Outgoing council splashes out on beach

Reform high on candidates' agenda

Check this - it's the sign of an ex-cop's election bid

Devonport's man spells it out

<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Voting packs to help

Voters turn up the heat on Banks over bus lanes