New ZealandSmoke signals - controlling tobaccoHigher tobacco taxes are a first step to reducing numbers of smokers. Martin Johnston looks at what else could be on the cards.30 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeneficiaries and pensioners lose $430mThe Govt has cancelled pumping $430m into superannuation, tax credits and benefits that would have, in effect, been compensation for higher tobacco taxes.29 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand$17 a packet: Parliament socks smokersA typical pack of 25 cigarettes will cost now $17 after tax hikes were bulldozed through Parliament last night.28 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTobacco tax to jump 10pc at midnightTobacco tax will jump 10 per cent from midnight, raising the price of a pack of 20 cigarettes by about a dollar to around $11.28 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandFear of repeat sends demand for anti-flu jabs soaringEpidemic is expected to return, although only five cases have been confirmed so far.26 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandIllnesses halt vaccine for under-5sAustralian authorities are investigating the death of a toddler within 12 hours of her receiving a flu vaccination.25 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat is normal in NZ - expertNZ's high rate of obesity is no surprise, because of its fat-promoting environment and love affair with cars, a nutrition expert says.25 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol tax hike among likely reform recommendationsAn increase in excise tax is among likely recommendations of a report into alcohol to be released next week, the Bill English says.22 Apr 05:13 AM
New ZealandQuicker drugs - at a costKiwis could get quicker access to new and expensive medicines - and the Govt's bill could go up - under a free trade deal with the US.21 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandDemand for jabs puts squeeze on supplyDemand for the influenza vaccine has been so high that some medical practices have been left without supplies. 04 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsHealth ministry cuts proposed as Govt talks up sinking lidThere will be more cuts in the number of public servants, but the Government is not willing to say how many more jobs will be lost.17 Mar 03:22 AM
