Icecream makers are worried by revelations that the Auckland Council is negotiating a 10-year deal to give Tip Top selling rights at public pools, parks, the waterfront and events.

Protesters at Auckland Zoo's demolition of a Japanese garden are demanding firm plans for its replacement, possibly on the city's tourist trail or the Botanic Gardens.

Len Brown vigorously promotes Auckland but debatable how much his ability to be cheerleader is now compromised.

Crab fishers leaving a beach strewn with chicken carcasses have outraged residents and conservationists at Omaha.

The man taking a private prosecution against Auckland Mayor Len Brown over allegations of bribery and corruption wants the matter to become a "test case".

'I put this down as a mayor terrified of the real public.' Questions are being raised about the level of security surrounding Auckland mayor Len Brown.

This year presents exciting possibilities to deliver on the goals of the Auckland Plan, writes Auckland's Mayor Len Brown.

Embattled Len Brown faced hecklers today during his first public appearance of the year.

Charging documents for the private prosecution against embattled Auckland Mayor Len Brown have now been delivered to the city's district court.

Auckland's embattled mayor has a new date - with a courtroom - as a private prosecution is brought against him today for accepting hotel freebies.

The mayoral office is working on ways to rebuild Len Brown's shattered reputation after his sex scandal.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown is lying low and refusing to say exactly when he will resume public duties after his sex scandal, undeclared hotel stays and censure.

Cheeky visitors walking away from the Hillary Trail have been taking their very own keepsake to remember the great man.

A fundraising concert for opponents of a planned Waiheke Island marina has been lauded as "Woodstock without the nakedness" by organiser John Hawkesby.

A private investigator has complained to Auckland Council and the Serious Fraud Office about a trust that was the biggest donor to Len Brown's election campaign.

Health authorities are urging people to check the quality of their favourite beach or swimming spot before diving in this summer.

One of the most puzzling aspects of the Len Brown scandal is when he found time to cheat on his wife, says former North Shore City mayor-turned-MP Andrew Williams.

Residential prospects should never have entered university-council deal for much-needed sporting facilities, writes Brian Rudman.

Auckland councillor Dick Quax, an outspoken critic of Mayor Len Brown, has called on him to withdraw from hosting Prince William and wife Catherine early next year.

Peter Bromhead's take on the Len Brown verdict.

The scandal that has dogged Len Brown could be having an effect on the mayor doing his job - he has lost a vote on a core policy and failed to keep a promise made to voters at the local body elections.

In a tumultuous week for the Auckland Council, one particularly good piece of news for the people of the city slipped largely under the radar.

The spotlight on Len Brown's transgressions has flushed out yet another culprit in the shape, ironically, of Cameron Brewer, one of the Mayor's chief critics.

What the councillors said about the Len Brown verdict.

The manner in which Mr Brown has brazened it out with the council and the people this week shows he doesn't really get that his tide has gone out. The city needs a new leader.

Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer, who has been baying for Mayor Len Brown's blood for not declaring gifts, has admitted not declaring a four-day junket to the Gold Coast.

The Brown hearing was more akin to a show trial, writes Brian Rudman.

Amid calls of "shame on you'' from the gallery, Auckland Mayor Len Brown was thrown a lifeline by his councillors when they voted to censure him but did not hold a vote of no confidence.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown says his council's decision to censure him today was "fair but very firm" and appropriate.