Should cancer drugs be GST-free? Patient who has spent $200k to survive says yes
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Govt to block Green bill banning mining on conservation land
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Macron, macron, macron! Ōmokoroa kids successful in getting signs updated
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$5 million accommodation for vital seasonal workers
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'Hugely significant': Massive waste contract awarded for districts
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Pipe dream becomes reality for pub owners
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Te Puke Truffles makes it to TV
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