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Super City: Largest number of rivals vie to gain influence
Battle shows huge public interest in district facing widely publicised issues.
Auckland Mayoral Debate - send your questions
This Thursday, four of the front-runners in the Auckland Super City mayoral election go head to head in the New Zealand Herald Great Debate.
Key orders investigation into SIS vetting after CV claims
John Key has ordered an inquiry into how former top defence scientist Stephen Wilce was given top security clearance by the SIS.
Tim Shadbolt v Suzanne Prentice
Blogging the debate between Invercargill mayor hopefuls Tim Shadbolt and Suzanne Prentice.
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.
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.
<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.