By PRICE, Vicki This article was written by a contributor. It is not to be reproduced without permission from the Taranaki Daily News and charges may be incurred. ------------------- TARANAKI'S young people used to dance. They used to dance a lot.

KAIKOURA -- Legislation allowing a fuel tax of 10c a litre discriminates against provincial areas, says Kaikoura MP Colin King. Half the levy must go into public transport, which effectively meant Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, he said.

By BRISTOW, Robyn It could be more than 10 years before the Hurunui Bridge, the last remaining one-lane bridge on State Highway 1 in the South Island, is converted to two lanes.

KAIKOURA -- Kaikoura MP Colin King has presented a petition to Parliament seeking the reinstatement of rural community health status for the Pelorus community. The move is a bid to get a full- time doctor back in Havelock.

By The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY - Signs of prayer and support for six trapped miners remained on display Saturday as residents of central Utah's coal belt struggled with the realization that the men would not be found alive. "It's a hard thing.