Supermayor hopefuls have revealed basic gaps in their knowledge of the Auckland region, including everyday concerns such as parking and bus fares.

Auckland voters will face quite a dilemma if the mayoralty of the new Super City stays an effective two-horse race.

Shan Inglis, the lawyer wife of Auckland mayoral candidate Len Brown, has throat cancer and needs urgent treatment.

Two councillors at the forefront of attacks on Mayor Len Brown's credit card spending have been revealed as sticklers for claiming expenses.

Half of New Zealand's business leaders say they are unimpressed with either John Banks or Len Brown as potential Super City mayors.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown says John Banks' surprise plan to bring the 2020 Olympic Games to Auckland is a "flight of fancy".