New Zealand'I completely forgot about any of that' - BanksAuckland City Mayor John Banks has admitted claiming $438.80 in entertainment costs.28 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandSixth candidate runs for Super City top jobThe number of candidates standing for Auckland Super City mayoralty in the October elections has now jumped to six.28 Jun 12:03 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Better to celebrate united future than hold wakes for the past27 Jun 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Only Jesus' scrutinised as much as me - BrownLen Brown told the <i>Herald on Sunday</i> he would quit as Manukau mayor if ratepayers demand he identifies who he meets with.26 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt's party time as councils say 'goodbye'The Auckland City Council intends spending $87,000 of ratepayers' money on a staff-only farewell bash and 32 smaller department dos before it is replaced by the Super City.25 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoodbye to the council and $85,000The Manukau City Council plans to hold a 10-day, $85,000 farewell to itself before it is replaced by the Super City.24 Jun 04:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Gloss</i> actor seeking lead role in Super CityActor and director Simon Prast is standing for the Super City mayoralty to challenge the heavyweight contenders, John Banks and Len Brown.24 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's credit review request declinedThe Auditor-General has told Manukau's Len Brown he made mistakes with his mayoral credit credit card spending, but it will not investigate his finances further.24 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandCity spends $75,000 on training for disappearing jobsManukau City bosses have sent four colleagues on a leadership programme at a cost of about $75,000, months before their council is disbanded.22 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopefuls fire opening shotsJohn Banks and Len Brown came face-to-face last night for the first time on the Super City mayoral hustings, barely acknowledging one another.21 Jun 04:00 PM