Todd Niall

The creation of the Supercity and Council could result in the loss of 15-hundred full-time jobs in the new streamlined metropolis and a redundancy bill reaching $20-million. Audio

The head of the Auckland Transition Authority, Mark Ford, is defending the cuts, saying the 20-million dollar redundancy package is fair. Audio

Away from the media spotlight on a handful of leading candidates, twenty other hopefuls are contesting the Auckland mayoralty. Audio

The agency and key figures setting up Auckland's super city council are staying tight-lipped on how many staff it will employ. Audio

The leading contenders for Auckland's mayoralty have clashed over how to pay for new transport projects and how to boost poorer communities. Audio

The leading contenders for Auckland's super mayoralty are being accused of just plodding their way through the election campaign. Audio

Plans to lift the cordon in central Christchurch this morning are put on hold on the advice of Civil Defence. Why are Trade talks turning sour and Obama condemns plans to burn the Koran. Audio

Despite the aftershocks, most of Christchurch gets safe drinking water back, but the emotional toll is now coming home to roost and in other news, the Childrens' Commissioner says we're not looking… Audio

The names of those who will head the powerful new agencies that will run the Auckland super city's key assets and services have just been announced. Audio

Staff at many Auckland local bodies are looking for new jobs elsewhere, rather than attempting to secure positions at the new super city council. Audio

A sombre welcome at Lyttellton for the survivors from the sinking of the Oyang 70. Lucas Ward's desperate parents appeal for help in finding their missing 4 year old and ACT struggles to hold it… Audio

Idea of compulsory super gets lukewarm reception, Funds manager says compulsion best way to lift savings, MPs to vote again in liquor purchasing age, Defrauded charity disappointed by Roger McClay's… Audio

Auckland correspondent Todd Niall looks at the amalgamation of Auckland's eight local bodies into one super city and how it will change the power dynamics between the region and the Government. Audio

An insult-laden feud between North Shore City mayor Andrew Williams and a blogger is back on again after a late night exchange on the Internet. Audio

A leading contender for the Auckland mayoralty is sticking with a commitment to accelerate major rail projects, despite a call from the Government for restraint. Audio

The Minister of Transport Steven Joyce has poured cold water on some ambitious campaign pledges being made by candidates for the Auckland super city mayoralty. Mr Joyce told a conference in Auckland… Audio

In the spirit of Joe the plumber, the mayor of Auckland has adopted a truck driving South Auckland grandmother in an effort to show his compassionate side. Audio

Thousands of staff who will work in Auckland's super city council have secured a two -year pay deal in what's being called a milestone in the amalgamation process. Audio

Cheaper water and a twice-yearly residents referendum have been floated at the biggest debate yet involving candidates for the Auckland Mayoralty. Audio

Auckland's supercity council is being criticised for hiring managers on conditions lower than other local bodies, raising fears it could harm the sector's ability to retain top staff. Audio