Shan Inglis is now in the sights of Wellington man Graham McCready, who is considering laying a private prosecution against her over her husband's hotel upgrades and freebies.

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.

The pressure on Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer has eased after it was found that a free trip he took to Port Douglas was declared in the council gift register in 2011.

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 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.

Auckland Council is paying $60.7 million for Auckland University's home for cricket and rugby.

The NZ Herald has today called for Len Brown to stand down, after it was revealed he failed to declare free hotel rooms and upgrades. But what do New Zealanders think?

Auckland Mayor Len Brown could face a vote of no-confidence tomorrow, with a quarter of the city's councillors proposing the motion.

Auckland mayor has said he is copping "a fair old whack around the ears" this "annus horribilis" and repeated his failure to declare hotel freebies was 'a lack of clarity' on his part,

The affair and apologies are one thing, but lax accountability over grace, favour and entitlements leave the mayor little chance of regaining Aucklanders' respect.

Auckland house and apartment building is at a 5-year high, with nearly 5700 dwelling consents issued in the year to October.

Balmoral residents and their local MP Phil Goff are angry about plans for a large expansion of The Warehouse.

Mayor Len Brown has lost a firm grip on the Super City after an unprecedented message from councillors yesterday - and a call from one of them to resign.

An Auckland resident has come up with a novel answer to the problem of unmowed berms - planting a corn patch.

Most folk will not have heard of a publication called Sport, now 25 years old, writes Bob Jones.