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Wairarapa's Labour candidate answers questions put forward by the local electorate.
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Wairarapa's National candidate answers questions put forward by the local electorate.
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Safety concerns after Masterton rail crossing crash
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Wairarapa road blocked after truck rolls
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Council votes to raise rates by 20%
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Man arrested after Carterton homicide
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Hawke's Bay quartet selected for NZ Under 20 rugby team
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Wairarapa Film Festival showcases early Preston doco
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