Wedd's thoughts with late grandfather as she writes her own political chapter
As the crowd surrounded the new MP, she thought of her grandfather looking down.
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National’s Mike Butterick held a solid lead over the Labour minister he lost to last time.
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Magpies taking on Wellington, history and the wind
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Chip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.
Fire bans could end cyclone waste burning provisions early
Fenz is allowed to overrule any council ban.
Sachin flies in to play Hawke's Bay club cricket
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Council ready to support farmers through dry summer
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Council changes procedures for social housing after Tenancy Tribunal finds fault
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