The Star: July 11, 2024
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2 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Thursday <strong>July</strong> <strong>11</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
inside<br />
Sewerage blocks development...................5<br />
Henchmen resurface in Chch.......................6<br />
Katie Cox loses cancer battle....................8-9<br />
Casino’s helping hand..........................................12<br />
Neurodivergence in the workplace........14<br />
Pottery making a comeback....................... 18<br />
Readers’ letters.........................................................20<br />
Linwood intend to keep winning............22<br />
Bevan Sisson on ‘Rugby matters’............23<br />
Classified.................................................................24-27<br />
Gig guide.......................................................................27<br />
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