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	Controversial Rotorua councillor will ‘boycott’ code of conduct investigation RadioNZ - 28 Jul (RadioNZ) Embattled Rotorua Lakes councillor Reynold Macpherson is vowing to `boycott` the latest code of conduct investigation into his behaviour. Read... Newslink ©2021 to RadioNZ General



	Rio to Tokyo: Vanuatu rower's inspiring Olympic journey RadioNZ - 28 Jul (RadioNZ) Vanuatu rower Rio Rii has officially made his debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, after what has been an `emotional and challenging journey.` Read... Newslink ©2021 to RadioNZ General



	New Zealand's biggest timber house needs more money to help with restoration Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Another $2.5 million is needed so New Zealand`s biggest timber mansion can be restored and reopened. Read... Newslink ©2021 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Menacing feral dogs prompt safety concerns for Northland walkers and runners Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The vicious wild dogs have not only been killing sheep on farms in the Far North but also seen in a forest and on DOC land. Read... Newslink ©2021 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Residents' fury at rates increase evident at council meeting Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The anger among South Wairarapa ratepayers was palpable at a council meeting on Wednesday. Read... Newslink ©2021 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tetraplegic aircraft pioneer honoured with international aviation award Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Rene Redmond, likely the first tetraplegic to receive the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Air Sports Medal, has been honoured for his achievements. Read... Newslink ©2021 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Covid-19: Mattina crew member taken to Southland Hospital for assessment Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Southland Hospital acting general manager Jo McLeod said the mariner was taken to hospital on Wednesday afternoon for “assessment and possibly ongoing care”. Read... Newslink ©2021 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tokyo Olympics: Tom Daley knits pouch to keep gold medal safe Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) From diving to knitting, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley is a man of many talents. Read... Newslink ©2021 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Firefighters battle blaze affecting Auckland motorway traffic RadioNZ - 28 Jul (RadioNZ) Firefighters are battling to contain a large industrial fire in southeast Auckland that is affecting traffic. Read... Newslink ©2021 to RadioNZ General



	Simone Biles Withdraws From Women’s All-Around Final At Tokyo Olympics - 28 Jul () `Her courage shows, yet again, why she is a role model for so many,` USA Gymnastics said in a statement. Read... Newslink ©2021 to Sport