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Hipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elements
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Bus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attack
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'Cap in hand': Mayor pushes for second bridge for town
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Teen campaigner to deliver letters to Luxon by bike
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