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Deputy mayors support own for first Super City mayor
The deputy mayors of Auckland City and Manukau councils, David Hay and Gary Troup, say why they think their leader is the best person to be the first mayor of the Super City.
Owners can try to fight demolition rulings
Owners of Christchurch historic buildings will be able to fight demolition rulings that their earthquake-damaged properties are dangerous and insanitary.
<i>Paul Holmes:</i> A city battered but not bowed
Broadcaster Paul Holmes returns to the city where he began his career to see how locals are coping in the wake of the earthquake.
Anderton presses on with mayoral bid
Jim Anderton has announced he will stand down as MP for Wigram if he wins the Christchurch mayoralty, in light of the challenges presented by last week's earthquake.
SPCA boss is in doghouse
When neighbours complained of the noise and smell emanating from the local SPCA, the council was bound to investigate.
Super City election - police called in after enrolment 'irregularities'
Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.
Council to subsidise cloth nappies
In what could be a first for NZ, a council is looking to sell subsidised cloth nappies from its front desk.
Mayoral taunts on drinking, lying
John Banks and Andrew Williams nearly came to blows at a fiery Super City candidates meeting in a North Shore church hall.
Putting fire in the region's engine room
Manukau has fallen on tough times. Christopher Adams looks at what is happening to help.