PremiumLane NicholsReporter & Deputy Head of News·NZ Herald·18 Jun, 2026 06:58 AM10 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sir Brian Roche to investigate MBIE, and the cost of the Christchurch terrorist's appeal | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFPDivision and bullying claims have spilled out publicly among Auckland councillors, with lines drawn among those loyal to Mayor Wayne Brown and others who say they are on the outer after displeasing their “Trumpian” leader.

Claims the council is “dysfunctional” emerged this week when the Herald revealed Howick councillor Bo