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Pharmac will widen access to funded cancer medicines for young New Zealanders with paediatric-origin cancers from 14 October.
S&P has affirmed New Zealand’s AA+ credit rating with a stable outlook, forecasting 2.5% growth over the next year.
Government scraps 2027 fuel excise rise, delaying increases to 2028 and spreading them over time, at a cost of $1.476 billion to the transport fund.
Pharmac has brought forward funded flu vaccines for children aged 6 months to 5 years, effective immediately instead of 2027.
Government adds $400,000 to repair the storm-damaged Hauraki Rail Trail, taking total support for the recovery to $700,000.
Government invests $1.84 million in an Auckland agritech project using hyperspectral imaging to scan inside apples for quality.
New legislation overhauling New Zealand’s 24-year-old civil defence law has passed its final reading, changing how emergencies are managed.
Cruise season begins in Auckland with about 200,000 passengers expected nationwide, as government and industry work to boost the sector.
Auckland Council and Te Kawerau ā Maki’s Te Puna Creative Innovation Quarter has won international recognition for west Auckland regeneration.