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‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.

Wagner bows out with heroic performance in Plunket Shield triumph
Neil Wagner took five-wicket bag to help Northern Districts win the Plunket Shield.

High-profile Dunedin man facing multiple sex charges keeps name secret for now
The man will reappear in court next month.

‘A delightful person’: Community mourns loss of prominent businessman after plane crash
Ivan van de Water was a respected member of the Gore community.

Phil Gifford: The Hurricane who looks like an All Black every time he plays
OPINION: What shaped as a pretty boring round of Super Rugby Pacific had everything.

‘Shocked and deeply upset’: Lake Hāwea plane crash victim was flying in club event
One person was killed; another was cut from the wreckage with critical injuries.

Letters: Medical mishap victims deserve better support
OPINION: 'Many of us are raised to believe in, and trust medical personnel.'

Gregor Paul: Eden Park decision is bad news for All Blacks fans
NZ Rugby supports the Quay Park bid, preferring a modern venue for the national team.

Not fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers
One of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live announces first ever NZ tour
Eden Park, Forsyth Barr Stadium and Sky Stadium will host the gravity-defying stunt show.

Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.

Jeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at risk
But the New Zealand arm is not in administration.

Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle
All the ins and outs ahead of the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

‘Is it really real?’ Dunedin couple’s disbelief at $5.5m Lotto win
Otago's lucky streak continues, with an earlier $5.3m prize in Port Chalmers unclaimed.

Phil Gifford: Is Hoskins Sotutu doing enough for an All Blacks return?
OPINION: The Blues No 8's form is symptomatic of his side's struggles.

Location of $5.3m Powerball winner revealed
There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.

Highlanders shut down at home by Reds
The Highlanders' early gains have been undone after falling to a second straight loss.

Razor banking on France stars to pick ABs over Top 14 final
France's lineup will miss players in the Top 14 finals on June 28.

Watch: Allen, Seifert blast Black Caps to T20 series lead in Dunedin
The pair hammered 10 sixes between them against a shellshocked Pakistan.

‘My legs felt like jelly’: New multimillionaire claims $5.5m Lotto win
Bach, travel and making sure windfall 'works for my family's future' on winner's wishlist.