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'Miracle drug' Trikafta becomes publicly available in NZ today
About 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.
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The 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.
Cancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'
Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.
'In good hands': 102yo jazz musician relives performing with Nat King Cole
'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'
Serious injuries after car driven wrong way on highway
A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.
Adored ballet teacher fights in hospital to make it to her 50th Jubilee show
Whether she was in hospital or not, the show had to go on, she said.
Teens rescue drowning tourist during school camp
“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."
Opinion: 'I felt like dirt. Low. Worthless.' Why horrid customers are the memorable ones
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Premium debate: Subscribers weigh in on the great road cone debate
OPINION: Readers share their views on the use of road cones - and what's really important.
Come work for us: The perks some councils are offering to lure staff
Councils are up against 'global companies paying foreign dollars' for high-skilled staff.
'We don’t feel it’s safe for staff': Fuel stop becomes self-service after robberies
The manager said he was punched and kicked during a robbery.
'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rort
Two of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.
'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises
An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.
Stashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentences
The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.
Police investigating 'attempted abduction' seek car
Information on small car with dark windows sought.
SH25 closed: Critical injuries in Coromandel crash
Police were called shortly before midday.
Opinion: Rugby club housing plan epitome of blue-sky thinking
OPINION: Necessity is the mother of invention.
Kiri Gillespie: Unfair to lump city safety costs on regional council alone
Safety of people in the city is not a responsibility exclusive to the regional council.
'Our energy levels are failing': Bay secondary teachers strike again
'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'
Shiver me timbers! Rotorua wakes to coldest day of the year
Cold and clear weather is across the Bay of Plenty.
Parking fees a 'killer': Retailers, shoppers on how to solve 'dead' Tauranga CBD
Been described as 'in crisis' by Downtown Tauranga chairman Brian Berry.
'Desperately needed': Ex-mayor delivering seven ambulances to Ukraine
The ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.
Jan Tinetti injured in media scrum at Parliament
The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.
Rescue helicopter responds after hikers trapped by slip
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter paramedics spring into action during busy month of missions.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health support
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debate
Opinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.
Lake swamped with 1600 waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools
1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.
Tikitapu swamped with waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools
1600 paddlers. 163 races. Four days.
'It would be great to have him back': Woman's plea after late husband's ashes go missing
Lisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.
'Engulfed in flames': Cause of shed blaze undetermined
Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.
Traffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council says
Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.