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Improving access to medicines in rural communities

· February 9, 2026

Source: PHARMAC Remote and rural communities across New Zealand will soon benefit from improved access to emergency health care following a recent Pharmac funding decision. From 1 March 2026, Pharmac...

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Banking and Finance – ASB adjusts interest rates

· February 9, 2026

Source: ASB ASB has today lowered its 6-month mortgage rate, while increasing some longer term fixed home loan and term deposit rates, as wholesale interest rates continue to rise.  ...

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Dedicated dialysis service opens in Invercargill

· February 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Southland’s new dialysis unit has officially opened, improving access to life-saving treatment for patients across Invercargill and the wider Southland region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. ...

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New trans-Tasman standards agreement signed

· February 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new agreement between Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia means improved products and opportunities for local businesses and households, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott...

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Uncertainty for Auckland amid housing rule changes

· February 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland is left wondering about the future of housing intensification plans after another potential u-turn in rules from central government. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Government interference in planning...

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Super Rugby Pacific preview: The Blues

· February 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each...

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Taupō’s biggest school closed after large fire

· February 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon. SUPPLIED Firefighters are set to return to the scene of a large fire at Taupō’s biggest school. Crews have...

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Matt Gibb on why nerves are essential to live TV

· February 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Gibb has been on New Zealand TV screens for more than 20 years, debuting on the children’s television show Squirt as a teen and currently...