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Historic Stone Store papers returned after half a century
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New combat training helping to combat Parkinson's
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Consent-free cabins avoid red tape
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Hawke's Bay company shows finance isn't just 'men in suits'
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Education hub brings together 600 teachers and 44 schools
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Young inventor patenting a bright idea
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Full steam ahead with rail restorations
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Big-hearted mates have 'silly ideas' for good causes
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Sustainable schools to install chicken coops and behives
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