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The Auckland actor shares about growing up te ao Māori and her first stage role.

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Ex-MP Meka Whaitiri on aspirations in role as new runanga chair
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Ex-MP Meka Whaitiri on aspirations in role as new runanga chair

The former MP spoke with the Gisborne Herald about leadership, relationships and plans.

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From hospital bed to exercise award: The 300kg dad who refused to give up
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From hospital bed to exercise award: The 300kg dad who refused to give up

At his lowest, James McDiarmid weighed just over 300kg and was near death.

21 Feb 04:00 PM

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