A former gang member-turned opera singer has corroborated Manukau Mayor Len Brown's explanation for an $810 dinner.

Following his credit card breaches and emotional mea culpa, some are questioning Len Brown's ability to lead the Super City.

The parents of a boy killed in a trailbike accident will receive $35,000 for offensive comments Michael Laws made on air.

Auckland City intends spending $120,000 on a history of itself, which minority councillors fear will glorify the Citizens and Ratepayers faction.

Len Brown insists a self-inflicted chest and head beating on Tuesday night was nothing more than a Maori gesture.

Len Brown broke nearly every rule in the book when he put $810 on his council credit card for a dinner at a Manurewa restaurant last September.

Manukau City Mayor Len Brown says the council is considering legal action after accusations that council staff committed fraud.

Supermayor hopeful John Banks had a prickly reaction to being questioned about his height this week.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown has confessed to making another personal purchase on his credit card - this time a $59 Xmas ham for the family table.