Top Stories for Wednesday 14 September 2011

Government changing the running of fanzone 'kick in the guts' for Auckland Mayor;RWC Minister denies trying to embarrass Auckland mayor;Auckland deputy mayor disappointed with the RWC move;Radio New Zealand's political editor comments on RWC takeover;Insurance holding back Christchurch;Supreme Court decision likely end of the legal line for Weatherston;Police accused of making Pike deaths more likely;Major offensive in Afghanistan.