Simon Prast is a man on a mission.

One of Auckland's most combative top businessmen is preparing to enter the Supercity mayoral race.

Supercity mayoral candidate Simon Prast has admitted to having used P.

North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is promising to inject his own colourful style of politics into the contest.

As MPs and the Auckland Regional Couincil butt heads over plans for "party central" on the city's Queens Wharf, John Key says he wants constructive discussions.

The $32m Viaduct Events Centre under construction is being put forward as an alternative "party central" for the RWC.

Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has vented his frustration at the ARC's U-turn over the development of Queens Wharf.

The Prime Minister says he cannot see how the council could afford to restore a 98-year-old cargo shed.

A rail platform which won't be long enough for new three-car units to be used from 2013 can be extended in the future.

Auckland International Airport is now the owner of 24.9pc of Queenstown Airport, in a $27.7m deal with Queenstown Lakes District Council.

John Key's dream of turning Queens Wharf into "party central" for the Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a political impasse between the Govt and the ARC.

It's time John Key put the dummy back in Murray McCully's mouth and sent him to the Chris Carter home for over-stressed politicians.

The ARC, co-owner of Queens Wharf, has voted to keep one of the wharf sheds as a Rugby World Cup "party central" venue, alongside the Govt's temporary Cup structure dubbed the "slug".

Heavy rains in the Gisborne area have closed roads and some flood waters have been contaminated by sewage.