Online poll's mayoral surprise
Voters have expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the two declared candidates in this year's Auckland Supercity mayoral race.
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Call to define board functions
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Mayor: Drugs responsible for late-night texting
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<i>Editorial:</i> Compromise prolongs tale of two cities
Observing the proper spelling of a language is the right thing to do.
Whanganui or Wanganui - it's up to you
Wanganui can be spelled with or without an 'h', the Government ruled today.
It's Whanganui and Wanganui
Wanganui is to be given its "h" back in a compromise under which Govt agencies will have to follow the new spelling but others will have a choice.