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Public opinion turns against Brown

Public opinion has swung against Len Brown after news of his affair - with a majority of people responding to a Herald poll calling for him to resign.

Brown wants city's support

It was business as usual at the Brown family home this morning, after Len Brown said he'd stay on as Auckland's mayor following his admission of an affair.

Urgent Kohanga Reo audit ordered

An urgent audit has been ordered by the government into the spending of state money intended to help Kiwi kids learn te reo Maori.

The Len doll

Brian Rudman: Spending 'snapshot' handy ammo for Brown

Last week's admission by the Government that in the year to June 2012, Aucklanders subsidised the rest of the country by almost $1000 a head, writes Brian Rudman.

Reserve bank boss backs loan rules

The Reserve Bank has rejected claims that its curbs on low-deposit mortgage lending will have the perverse effect of reducing the amount of new housing.

Ex-lover calls on Mayor to step down

The woman who revealed a long-running affair with Auckland Mayor Len Brown is an aspiring right-wing politician.

Editorial: Poll shows good sense on fluoride

'Well done to the people of Hamilton, who have shown more sense than many of their own city councillors," said the dentistry specialist. It's an apt commentary.

Banks kept away from finances

John Banks signed his election return without fully reading it, and was kept at arm's length from campaign finances, a court has heard.

Budget, transport crucial issues

Mayor Len Brown is back for a second term. He tells Bernard Orsman about lessons learned and the priorities for the next three years.

'Awesome' Alice not boring

Three generations from a family of heavy machinery lovers were among the thousands who filed through the Waterview Connection constructions site yesterday to see Alice.

Brian Rudman: Palino's vote wake-up call for Brown

Auckland mayoral wannabes Maurice Williamson and Cameron Brewer must have gone through a few "what if" moments following the weekend's results, writes Brian Rudman.

Local elections 2013: New mayors voice their agendas

Here's a breakdown of the key results and issues from local body elections around the North Island.

Name change no help to success in elections

Changing their names to get higher up the alphabetically arranged voting list of 28 candidates did not result in success.

Local elections 2013: Community health push priority for new boards

Increasing understanding of Maori and Pacific health and more funding for community health are among the goals for new members on Auckland's district health boards.

Pam Corkery: Let's unite and tell the bullies in Wellington to stuff off

The legislation setting up the Super City corporatised 75 per cent of Auckland's substantial assets with the unspoken aim of selling them, writes Pam Corkery.

Local elections 2013: Tamihere aims to alter trust thinking

Former Labour Cabinet minister John Tamihere's bid to test the water for a political comeback has landed him a seat on the Waitakere Licensing Trust Board

New look council

The make-up of the new council shows Mayor Len Brown has 11 councillors in his camp on most issues.