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Eden Park upgrade endorsed and Auckland Hospital roles disestablished | NZ Herald News Update
An upgraded Eden Park is endorsed to be Auckland's main stadium and Auckland Hospital disestablishes hospital supporter roles. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
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Primary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News Update
Public primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ Herald
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