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      <news:title>US, New Zealand to upgrade Cook Islands' Penrhyn port</news:title>
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      <news:title>'Authors of Buller's misfortune': Flood protection funding bid fails</news:title>
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      <news:title>Government road funding cuts will cost Tararua nearly $1.3M</news:title>
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      <news:title>Regional council discusses reducing stake in Bluff port despite record profit</news:title>
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      <news:title>ACT promises to axe millions in roadside art spending</news:title>
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