Auckland fireworks ban: 'Unfair' consultation mostly heard from white women

Brad Flahive Reporter from Rodney Times

Auckland Council's public consultation, used in its bid to ban the general public from buying and us…

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Auckland local body election candidate nominations open

Mandy Te Reporter from Rodney Times

People wanting to be part of the country's largest council can now nominate themselves for this year…

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John Banks: Should he mount a comeback ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi Neighbours, John Banks was twice a mayor of Auckland City, and is now pondering whether to have a second tilt at becoming mayor of greater Auckland. Ten years after his last bid, should be try again? Read the story below:

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Kiwi student makes InStyle 50 Badass Women for 2019 list

Nicole Lawton Reporter from Rodney Times

Grace Stratton, from Warkworth, has joined the ranks of Rihanna, Anne Hathaway and Nobel Prize-winners in a global list of "badass women". for her accessibility-focused online shopping platform All is for All.

Find the full list here: www.instyle.com...

Laser attack: Police Eagle helicopter warning as man sentenced for targeting chopper

John Weekes Reporter from Rodney Times

A police Eagle helicopter crewman says a laser attack on the chopper could cause a "fatal" catastrop…

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