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Bob Parker 'humbled' by Christchurch victory
Incumbent Bob Parker says he is "very humbled and very grateful" to be re-elected with such a "handsome" majority.
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Preliminary mayoral winners - full list
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Labour 'disappointed' by fraud charge
If the Labour Super City candidate accused of election fraud is convicted, the party will take 'swift action' against him.
Super City forgery accused named
The Super City candidate charged with forging documents to influence the election can now be named, after he decided against appealing a High Court decision refusing to protect his identity.
Brown gets high-fives from Westies
Super City mayoral candidate Len Brown takes a break from the campaign trail in New Lynn.
Candidate in fresh bid for secrecy
The identity of a Super City candidate charged with forgery remains secret, despite two judges saying there are no grounds for name suppression.
Major roles for Super City Mr Fixit
A silver-haired bureaucrat known as the Super City 'fixer' has been handed the controls of transport and water in the Super City structure.
Fly other nations' flags on bridge, mayor urges
The Auckland Harbour Bridge should fly the flags of all countries represented in Auckland on their national celebration days, says North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams.
Forgery case: Name secrecy for candidate
The identity of a Super City candidate charged with forging voting papers has been kept secret days before polling closes.