Ghosts, jump scares and moving scenery: Waipukurau Little Theatre's A Christmas Carol - but not as you know it
The stage appeared to be unadorned except for a solitary door.
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Pahīatua Bowling club turns 125
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Classics day at Tui brings in the veterans
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Raewyn Newman's elation over win
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Completion of major bridges means highway is now fully connected
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