Outspoken MP Chris Carter is writing a "kiss and tell" book about Labour's nine years in power.

Len Brown is set to win the Auckland mayoralty by a landslide, unless John Banks can rally his half-hearted supporters to vote in the final days.

Sarkozy has back to wall as spread of al Qaeda terror group in France's ex-colonies hits region.

As violence recedes, many people wantto have contentious murals removed from everyday life.

There's nothing a hermit state likes more than to grab the world's attention.

The country may have to suffer the indignity, like Greece, of asking for a bailout to keep it afloat.

Len Brown's wife is making a late dash on the campaign trail after successful treatment for throat cancer.

It's the outgoing North Shore Mayor versus the blogger who loves to make fun of him.

Thomas Pippos answers the top questions about changes to the tax system.

Manukau City Mayor Len Brown was praised over and over again last night as the city's council officially met for the last time.