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‘Thick as bats***’: Book reignites Sir John Key’s alleged David Beckham comment
Ex-PM's alleged critique features in hard-hitting new book on David Beckham.
Mayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'
The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / AC
Dean Knight: Rugby players need to come out in support of gays
The absence of out gay players perpetuates the appearance that rugby is a game for "red-blooded" heterosexual men, writes Dean Knight, and reinforces the barriers to participation by gays at all levels of the game.
Unelected rulers keep doors shut
Mayor's efforts to increase public scrutiny of bodies that run three-quarters of Auckland only a partial success.
Auckland bus strike averted
NZ Bus says driver unions have this afternoon lifted their notice of a day-long strike on Monday against its Auckland bus fleet, the region's largest.
Weekly bus strikes after talks fail
Auckland commuters are under renewed threat of disruption after bus drivers voted today to hold all-day strikes every Monday for the next eight weeks.
City acts on contractors' complaint
Investigation: Council talks to manager accused of blacklisting firms but says there's no evidence he did.
Train costs spark service worries
Council transport chairman cites lack of competition for the high outlays.
Hauraki Gulf: Planning for the future
As valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.