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1200 job cuts to save city $66.5m
The Super City will open for business on November 1 with 1223 fewer staff than the existing councils and their business units.

Tolley turns deaf ear to teachers
Anne Tolley yesterday told teachers she would be 'appalled' if they told parents their children were failing National Standards.

McCarten has a bob each way in his choice of candidates
Union leader and political commentator Matt McCarten has endorsed Super City candidates to help left-leaning voters elect a progressive mayor and Auckland Council.

Police probe voting scam death threat
Police are investigating a death threat against a political organiser in relation to a possible Super City voting scam in South Auckland.

Heritage lovers line up to save St James
Council candidates, promoters back Herald plea to save decaying theatre.

Queen wanted poverty grant to heat palaces
The Queen was knocked back for a poverty handout to help heat her palaces by the British Government.

Police probe Super City bribery claim
Police have started another Super City electoral investigation, this time into allegations of bribery on the North Shore.

<i>Inside Money: </i>A message for all concerned parents
"Many mum and dad investors have lost large sums of money because of the poor investment advice they've received," blurted Simon Power.