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The Country Full Show: June 9, 2023
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Market brings food, craft and more
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The man's injuries were so severe, he may never work again.
NZ, Aus ministers hit back at ‘greenwashing’ claims as climate partnership signed
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The Country Full Show: June 8, 2023
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Offshore wind device for Pātea
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BoP garden earns national honour
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Drivers play 'dodge cars' to avoid potholes
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Jeremy Helson: Why fisheries sector welcomes AI
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No repairs until summer for 'slippery as hell' road
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Huntaway Grace and owner Lindsay zig zag to dog trials success
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