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The nation is in a lockdown in an attempt to contain the virus.

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How many Covid-19 cases in Taranaki ?

2 Apr, 2020 1:28pm
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The region's total is now at 15

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Don't forget to put your clocks back an hour

2 Apr, 2020 10:53am
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"Spring forwards, fall backwards." Time to put your clocks back an hour this weekend.

Access to the North Egmont Visitors Centre has been closed. Photo / Google

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New Plymouth Council acts to reduce risk

1 Apr, 2020 4:17pm
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People should not be touching or feeding other people's pets, including horses.

Taranaki now has 14 cases of Covid-19 in the region.

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Covid-19 case numbers in Taranaki increase

1 Apr, 2020 1:14pm
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Another Covid-19 case in Taranaki overnight.

People should talk to their dentist if they are experiencing any dental issues during the lockdown, says Stratford dentist MaryAnne Costelloe. Photo / 123RF

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Emergency dental care still available

1 Apr, 2020 9:23am
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How chewing gum can help in some dental emergencies and when to call your dentist.

There are two more cases of Covid-19 in Taranaki, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 13.

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Two more Covid-19 cases in Taranaki

31 Mar, 2020 3:00pm
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There are two more cases of Covid-19 in the region.

A DNA testing kit has encouraged one family to research their family history. Photo / NZHerald -file

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Well-travelled family has Stratford links

31 Mar, 2020 10:13am
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Members of the family fought alongside Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Michael Palin's North Korea Journal is a great read.

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The book I've borrowed: North Korea Journal

31 Mar, 2020 9:36am
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It's a country few get to visit, but this book makes me want to try to get there.

People will still be able to get online even if they haven't got internet access at home currently.

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How to get online now library wifi turned off

30 Mar, 2020 1:26pm
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Pubic wifi across Taranaki is being turned off, but don't panic, you can still get online.

Editor Ilona Hanne says we can all help support each other right now.

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Opinion: Let's work together Taranaki

30 Mar, 2020 8:57am
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Editor Ilona Hanne says by working together, Taranaki can beat this virus

A further four people with confirmed COVID-19 have been identified in Taranaki since Friday, including the first person to be hospitalised at Taranaki Base Hospital.

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First Covid-19 case hospitalised in Taranaki

28 Mar, 2020 1:17pm
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Four more people with confirmed Covid-19 have been identified in Taranaki since Friday.

A temporary no-visitors policy is in place at hospitals in Taranaki.

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No visitors to hospital, testing stations open

28 Mar, 2020 8:25am
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As the fight against Covid 19 continues, a temporary no-visitors policy is in place.

There are now seven confirmed cases in the Taranaki region.

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Covid 19 coronavirus: more cases in Taranaki

27 Mar, 2020 2:17pm
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There are now seven confirmed cases of the virus in Taranaki

Another case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Taranaki.

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Fifth confirmed case of Covid-19 in Taranaki

26 Mar, 2020 1:50pm
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A 23 year old female has been confirmed as having the virus.

Members of a bowling team pictured putting thought into their next move, at a bowling tournament in 1995.

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Lookback: Stratford Press articles from 1995

25 Mar, 2020 12:11am
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A look through the Stratford Press archives.

Services such as rubbish collection will continue throughout the lockdown.

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Covid-19 - rubbish collection will still go ahead

23 Mar, 2020 6:21pm
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Stratford district residents will have their rubbish collected throughout.

Some school bus services are being changed or cancelled as drivers over 70 are required to stay at home.

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Over 70s staying home means changes to buses

23 Mar, 2020 8:53am
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As over 70s are told to to stay home some school bus routes are changed or cancelled.

There are now four confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Taranaki.

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Two more Taranaki Covid-19 cases confirmed

22 Mar, 2020 1:34pm
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There are now four confirmed cases of the virus in Taranaki.

Changes to visitor numbers and some outpatient appointments have been announced by the Taranaki Health Board today.

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Taranaki Health Board limits visitor numbers

21 Mar, 2020 7:51pm
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The changes will reduce the chances of COVID-19 or other infections spreading to patients.

Production manager Andy Spindler and director Carolyn Murphy.

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Wicked no more: Operatic Society cancels show

21 Mar, 2020 2:17pm
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Wicked was due to begin in June this year.

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Lookback: Stratford Press articles from 1970

18 Mar, 2020 12:55am
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A look at what was making the news in 1970.

The whakairo designs on the structures express cycles of creativity and connections to place.

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Stories told through art installation

16 Mar, 2020 12:58pm
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WOMAD NZ's major art installation for 2020 consisted of glowing light structures.

Fears of the Coronavirus didn't stop the crowds packing in to Brooklands park. Pictured here the crowd listening to The Blind Boys of Alabama on Saturday night.

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The show goes on: WOMAD NZ goes ahead

16 Mar, 2020 12:35pm
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Festival-goers enjoy WOMAD as events around country are cancelled.

Vienna Luca Willow enjoyed exploring the art supplies available in the Kidzone at Womad NZ.

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WOMAD NZ kidzone a hit with all ages

16 Mar, 2020 12:12pm
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The Womad NZ Kidzone kept youngsters busy with a range of activities.

Editor Ilona Hanne says our health care system needs our help, not criticism.

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Opinion: Ironic timing for hospital stay

11 Mar, 2020 7:40am
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Ironic timing meant instead of covering the medical centre meeting, I was in an ambulance.

Local school children joined the impromptu birthday celebrations on the beach.

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Birthday cheer on the beach for residents

11 Mar, 2020 1:09am
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A teacher for many years, children joining in the birthday celebrations was a treat.

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Animal welfare breach but no rodeo offence

9 Mar, 2020 12:57pm
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MPI investigation finds no offence was committed - animal welfare advocates disagree.

Nana Zhang, pictured with her dog Conan, joined the team at Stratford Dental this week.

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New dentist joins team at Stratford Dental

4 Mar, 2020 9:05am
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Nana grew up in Manawatū and studied in Dunedin and is excited to be moving to Stratford.

A photo from a previous year's event, featuring a group of Japanese Drummers.

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Multi-ethnic extravaganza celebrates cultures

4 Mar, 2020 7:31am
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Organisers say the event will create a feeling of a one-day WOMAD.

Rhonda says her art can mean different things to different people.

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Art to make you think and remember

3 Mar, 2020 7:45pm
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Her latest exhibition is designed to make you think, and to trigger your own memories.

A final colour throw ensured all participants went home covered in a rainbow of colours.

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Rainbow of colour fills park

3 Mar, 2020 4:48pm
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Runners and walkers of all ages took part in the event.

Patients enrolled at Avon Medical are invited to a meeting this Wednesday about the situation.

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Meeting to address doctor shortage in town

29 Feb, 2020 4:01pm
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The lack of doctors in Stratford reflects a nationwide problem.

The opportunity to see Rodin's Eve should not be missed.

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Review: Remembering Rodin and State of the Art

26 Feb, 2020 12:29pm
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I went for the Rodin, but I stayed for the Rastegari.

Robyn, Donna, Carmel, Collie and Stephanie.

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Carmel's 65 Chevy Corvair is looking smart

26 Feb, 2020 7:01am
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Carmel and her passengers stood out in the crowd in Stratford during Americarna.

Bella (left) and Baxter (right) were enjoying the atmosphere at Americarna in Stratford on Friday.

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Bella and Baxter give Americarna full barks

26 Feb, 2020 1:23am
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It's not just humans who enjoy Americarna.

Stratford mayor Neil Volzke is a vocal critic of elements of the Racing Industry Bill.

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Mayor slams Racing Industry Bill

25 Feb, 2020 7:00pm
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Clause 25 the Mayor says, makes a mockery of good faith negotiation and natural justice.

Fiona Tarlton and John Rae both said Stratford had put on a great event for Americarna.

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Americarna cars roll into Stratford

25 Feb, 2020 4:46pm
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American cars of all shapes and sizes were on show in Stratford on Friday.

Plenty of painted rocks added to the red, white and blue theme in the Kings Theatre Bookshop window display.

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Winning window displays chosen

25 Feb, 2020 10:36am
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Results of the SBA window competition.

Left to right: Grant Schneller, Sandy Southcombe, Don Drabble and Mervyn Chong.

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A look through the Stratford Press archives

21 Feb, 2020 3:28pm
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Stratford Press editor, Ilona Hanne, takes a look through the archives.

A widow is distraught after items have been removed from her husband's graveside.

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Thefts from cemetery upset widow

19 Feb, 2020 11:00am
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Thefts of items left at her husband's graveside have left a Stratford widow heartbroken.

Dr Doug Wilson will be talking in Stratford next week.

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Expert on aging coming to Stratford

19 Feb, 2020 10:14am
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His book, Ageing for Beginners, comes from his years of experience in the medical field.

Toss Woollaston was born in Toko, and returned to the district as a guest artist for the Stratford Art Society's exhibition in 1970.

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Stories in the Stratford Press 50 years ago

19 Feb, 2020 1:37am
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What was making the news in town 50 years ago, in 1970?

left to right: Helen, Michelle and Jo are the new team at the helm of Agecare Central. Pictured here with trust chairman, Peter McDonald.

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New leadership, same great results

18 Feb, 2020 7:15pm
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Community-owned charitable organisation is a great community success story, says Chair.

The protesters gathered outside the HealthCare NZ building in Hāwera.

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Protest to keep local healthcare managers

17 Feb, 2020 10:46am
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The protest took place Monday afternoon in Hāwera.

Auguste Rodin, Eve, bronze, 1882, Collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

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Rodin sculpture comes to Stratford

16 Feb, 2020 6:41pm
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A portrait of the artist is also included in the exhibition.

WOMAD's newest stage will be a place where science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics unite. Photo / Supplied

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Music to share a stage with maths for WOMAD

13 Feb, 2020 7:26pm
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Maths and science will be anything but boring under the spotlight at WOMAD.

The rescue helicopter attended the scene.

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Man in fatal accident on Opunake Road named

13 Feb, 2020 5:22pm
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Police have released the name of the person killed in yesterday's crash.

More names have been announced for this year's WOMAD line-up. Photo / Supplied.

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Stacey Morrison in Taranaki for WOMAD

13 Feb, 2020 8:04am
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Stacey Morrison of The Hits 3 -7pm show, will be on stage at WOMAD this year.

The helicopter landed in a nearby paddock.

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Fatal accident on Opunake Road

12 Feb, 2020 6:47pm
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A police spokesperson says one person has died following the crash.

The Fairview Hawera team were true super heroes in last year's event, coming in first place.

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Kai Kitchen scavenger hunt seeks sponsors

12 Feb, 2020 10:41am
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Scavenger hunt will help kids in the community.

(Right) Tutor Hari Anneff, of Te Ròpù Puanga demonstrates use of taiaha with student Reihana Burton - Nelson (left)

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Waitangi Day event draws crowds

12 Feb, 2020 7:24am
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Iwi from around the Mounga were represented on the day.

Shamika Hoeta is making a name for herself in country music.

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Taranaki teen headed to national competition

11 Feb, 2020 11:43am
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She will now compete for the title of Country Music Entertainer of the Year.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

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Serious crash on SH3, south of Mokau

6 Feb, 2020 10:58am
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The crash was reported to police around 10am.

At the start of the school year, Stratford Primary welcomed 16 new entrants.

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Sliding into fun at Stratford Primary

5 Feb, 2020 9:58am
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Stratford Press editor Ilona Hanne talks to the new entrants at Stratford Primary School.

Te Kura o Ngaruahinerangi supporting the Ihumatao kaupapa, August 2019.

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Community event for Waitangi Day

4 Feb, 2020 7:09am
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The Waitangi day event will take place at Te Kura O Ngāruahinerangi in Mangatoki.

Left to right: Jon-Paul Heather, Phillippa Gordon, Jordan Heal, Sonya Joyce, Mayor Neil Volzke, Melanie McBain and Daniel Stieller were at the formal unveiling of the water fountain last week.

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Water fountain for Stratford playground

29 Jan, 2020 1:28pm
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It's free and healthy and thanks to Rotary Satellite Stratford, it's available close by.

The youngsters enjoyed a range of activities on the day.

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Behind-the-scenes tour part of theatre fun

29 Jan, 2020 11:29am
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More than 50 people attended the fun day at the historic theatre.

Entrants in last year's event faced less than perfect weather conditions on the day.

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Kaponga Lions hold Waitangi Day fun run

29 Jan, 2020 10:38am
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A barbecue at the end will be popular with the runners and walkers.

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Glockenspiel tours hit the right note

28 Jan, 2020 11:33am
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Around 100 people took the opportunity for a closer look at the Stratford landmark.

Plenty of smoke could be seen from the street as firefighters worked to stop it spreading and to extinguish the fire.

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Shed fire on Lear St in Stratford

21 Jan, 2020 7:08am
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Two fire trucks are in attendance.

Sanctuary makes you think about intolerance and the damage caused by mob mentality.

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Book review: Sanctuary by V V James

15 Jan, 2020 11:37am
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It might talk about witches, but it touches on some real life issues too.

Ilona Hanne reviews The Nursery, by Asia MacKay.

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The book: The Nursery by Asia Mackay

8 Jan, 2020 10:01am
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What's not to love about a mother who is as skilled with a gun as she is changing nappies?