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20 August 2026

Former Alliance candidate Mary O’Neill sentenced for harassment of Napier neighbours

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Former Alliance candidate Mary O’Neill sentenced for harassment of Napier neighbours

A former local government and parliamentary candidate has been warned she could end up in prison if she does not stop harassing her neighbours.

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