Manukau City bosses have sent four colleagues on a leadership programme at a cost of about $75,000, months before their council is disbanded.

John Banks and Len Brown came face-to-face last night for the first time on the Super City mayoral hustings, barely acknowledging one another.

Shocked education officials are surprised police won't put more effort into catching bus drivers who speed through special 40km/h zones.

A former gang member-turned opera singer has corroborated Manukau Mayor Len Brown's explanation for an $810 dinner.

Following his credit card breaches and emotional mea culpa, some are questioning Len Brown's ability to lead the Super City.

The parents of a boy killed in a trailbike accident will receive $35,000 for offensive comments Michael Laws made on air.

Len Brown insists a self-inflicted chest and head beating on Tuesday night was nothing more than a Maori gesture.

Auckland City intends spending $120,000 on a history of itself, which minority councillors fear will glorify the Citizens and Ratepayers faction.