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'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding

One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.

Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'

Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.

Cystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding Trikafta

Pharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.

Is an auction the right choice for selling your home right now?

Auctions have not been 'flavour of the month' but auctioneer says that could soon change.

'There is no one like you': Jacinda Ardern fights back tears in memorial service to Michael Cullen

Tūhoe and Tūwharetoa hosted Michael Cullen's memorial service in Taneatua.

Opinion: Bullies and thugs? That was not my boarding school experience

OPINION: I found boarding a supportive, fun, motivating environment. It changed my life.

'Embarrassment': Some Tauranga Māori call for Uffindell to resign, others defend 'the kid'

One kaumātua says the MP has brought the area into disrepute and he should resign now.

Should he stay or should he go? Tauranga locals react to Uffindell saga

Mixed reaction about Sam Uffindell's political future.

Uffindell scandal raises big integrity questions for National

OPINION: National's opponents will need to tread carefully in dealing with this scandal.

House left 'splattered in blood' after fight, police apologise for response

The home owner said two people were allegedly fighting "right up against the windows".

Watch: Retail like 'zombie apocalypse' says shop manager after $16k of bikes taken

"There was glass everywhere - and things tipped over and damaged" - store manager.

Claire Trevett: Sam Uffindell has just made Luxon's life more difficult

OPINION: Uffindell is now fronting up - but voters may wonder why it didn't come earlier.

'Phenomenal amount': Nearly $1m health board spend on comms, advertising

But the board says its investment saved "many families from the heartbreak of loss".

'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests

One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.

'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga

"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."

Wharenui being rebuilt nearly 100 years after earthquake destroyed it

'This is a monster whare beautifully carved and sadly no longer standing.'