An unassuming hero saves a stranger's life

Published: 6:20PM Wednesday December 17, 2008

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  Road worker Todd Maihia and recently retired John Watkins met in dramataic circumastances on a street corner in Auckland - an encounter that ensured John would remain on this planet for a bit longer

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