Wellington, NZPA - A new all-of-government contract to supply computers to state sector agencies will save more than $35 million over five years, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

Wellington, Oct 11 NZPA - The differing political leanings involved at the forefront of the Auckland super city are not expected to pose problems with progress, Prime Minister John Key says.

Wellington, Oct 11 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key says no Government pressure was put on TVNZ over the Paul Henry fiasco and that he is pleased the broadcaster made his own decision to resign.

Wellington, Oct 10 NZPA - Chris Carter is going into tomorrow's Labour council meeting fighting to remain a member.

He has accepted his political future with the party is over and he will not stand again in his Te Atatu seat but he does not want to be expelled from the party.

By Peter Wilson of NZPA

Wellington, Oct 10 NZPA - An inaugural meeting of Asean defence ministers is a significant development in regional security, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says.

Dr Mapp is to attend the meeting in Vietnam this week.

Labour Leader Phil Goff has congratulated Len Brown on his historic win in the first Auckland super city mayoral election.

Tamaki Makaurau MP Dr Pita Sharples says a clear result in the Auckland City mayoral race will be good for the city.

ASEAN + 8 nations meet in Hanoi

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Hanoi for the inaugural ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM+8) in Hanoi this week.

Dr Mapp said the new meeting is strongly supported by both ASEAN and non-ASEAN countries.

Mayor Kerry Prendergast has an election night lead of 40 votes over Celia Wade-Brown, but it won't be known who's won the race until special votes have been processed. Some 960 special votes were issued. The result may not be known until Wednesday.