New ZealandMayoral pair play name gamesHe's dealt with plenty of sticks and stones in his long political career, but Jim Anderton may yet find that names will hurt him.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal boards will be under-resourced, say alarmed leadersOver 200,000 people in Howick and Manurewa will have just eight staff between them for local matters under the Super City plan.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuperCity hopefuls come up shortSupermayor hopefuls have revealed basic gaps in their knowledge of the Auckland region, including everyday concerns such as parking and bus fares.03 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoress battling cancerShan Inglis, the lawyer wife of Auckland mayoral candidate Len Brown, has throat cancer and needs urgent treatment.02 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Lame horses leading mayoral raceAuckland voters will face quite a dilemma if the mayoralty of the new Super City stays an effective two-horse race.02 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerennial protester a 'Good Citizen'Penny Bright - arrested 22 times, often at Auckland City Council meetings - has received a "Good Citizen" award from a council community board.30 Jun 11:01 PM