BusinessBusiness bosses want new Super City candidateHalf of New Zealand's business leaders say they are unimpressed with either John Banks or Len Brown as potential Super City mayors.30 Jun 03:00 PM
New ZealandBrown slams Banks' Olympic ideaManukau Mayor Len Brown says John Banks' surprise plan to bring the 2020 Olympic Games to Auckland is a "flight of fancy".30 Jun 12:25 AM
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 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 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 ZealandSuper city mayor to get $240kThe future Auckland Council mayor will earn an annual salary of $240,000, it was revealed today - almost 50 per cent more than John Banks currently makes.24 Jun 06:30 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
New ZealandExpenses error costly for BrownAucklanders eyeing the Super City mayoral contest are deserting Manukau Mayor Len Brown following his credit card breaches, a survey shows.18 Jun 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Bacon butty aside, Brown's naivety risks costing him voter momentum17 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrown's dinner bill an $810 rule-breakerLen 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.14 Jun 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Barmy bus-lane ruling adds fuel to case for new lords and masters13 Jun 09:38 PM
Opinion<i>Rodney Hide:</i> Naysayers miss grand potential of Super CityRodney Hide sets out the benefits and answers the critics.09 Jun 04:00 PM