Raphael Franks is a journalist based in Auckland, New Zealand. He writes for the New Zealand Herald and NewstalkZB, covering a range of topics including weather, local news, politics, and current events. His work has also been featured in Cigalah Group and RNZ.
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Auckland, New Zealand (Local)
Raphael Franks focuses on local news, with a significant emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news related to government & politics, crime, and weather in the New Zealand area. He covers events as they unfold and regularly reports on announcements from local authorities.
To effectively reach out to Raphael, consider offering insights or commentary related to ongoing or developing stories in Auckland or wider New Zealand. Topics such as government policies, law enforcement issues, extreme weather events, and community-related developments are likely to pique his interest.
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By: Raphael Franks
Two men trapped and killed in their burning home in South Auckland have been remembered as best friends and one is a talented kapa haka performer who had toured the world.
By: Raphael Franks
Businesses have been forced to pay more than half a million dollars in health and safety cases in the past two months after workers had fingers amputated in horror workplace accidents.
By: Raphael Franks
A woman who was driving past Green Bay High School and saw a small student being attacked by about nine others from another school says she chased after the offending group.
By: Raphael Franks
Her car was stolen from Waitara, Taranaki, on Friday. Her baby was dumped on roadside.
By: Raphael Franks
The 23-year-old mother of a baby taken when her car was stolen has received a further shock – a $200 bill from the police to get her car back.
By: Raphael Franks
The mother whose car was stolen with her baby inside and then got stung with a $200 bill to get her vehicle back, has got a good result since the Herald's coverage - she has her money back.
By: Raphael Franks
Police have arrested a man they allege stole mail for years, after searching his house and finding hundreds of letters allegedly used to get fraudulent bank loans and credit cards.
By: Raphael Franks
The second-term MP's loss been honoured by PM Luxon, other politicians and public figures.
By: Benjamin Plummer, Raphael Franks
Act Party MP Mark Cameron is paying tribute to his son, former Vikings Rugby Football Club player Brody Cameron.
By: Raphael
Mum at centre of Waitara incident relieved alleged thief caught, describes her trauma.
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