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Porirua City councillor Mike Duncan died suddenly after daily workout, was ‘as fit as a buck rat’

The councillor told his wife he had a tight chest before he collapsed.

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What happened The councillor told his wife he had a tight chest before he collapsed.
The headline split One side frames it as "Porirua City councillor Mike Duncan died suddenly after daily workout, was ‘as fit as a b...". The other frames it as "Porirua councillor Mike Duncan remembered for his generous spirit and eye for detail".
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CenterPorirua City councillor Mike Duncan died suddenly after daily workout, was ‘as fit as a buck rat’

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The New Zealand HeraldNews report · Jun 15, 5:18 AM

Porirua City councillor Mike Duncan died suddenly after daily workout, was ‘as fit as a buck rat’

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The councillor told his wife he had a tight chest before he collapsed.

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Radio New ZealandNews report · Jun 15, 2:47 AM

Porirua councillor Mike Duncan remembered for his generous spirit and eye for detail

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Council staff say Mike Duncan was open-minded, warm and friendly, and someone who cared about representing his community around the council table.

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Jun 15, 2:47 AM: Radio New Zealand joined the source map.

Jun 15, 5:18 AM: The New Zealand Herald joined the source map.

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