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Shakira reveals her chocolate 'addiction'
The singer says she woke up tearful after dreaming about chocolate while dieting to get in shape for a music video.

NZ smokers exposed to more tar than Aussies
NZ smokers are exposed to much more nicotine from cigarettes than are Australians, possibly because of a preference for high-nicotine brands.

Forward thinking: A send-off fit for a Captain
He was prepared to steer his boat into any weather, ride his Harley fast and drive his Corvette faster. I never knew the guy, but it's clear he was a legend - and a hoot.

Sex-addict study solicits adulterers
Researchers want to hear from serial sex cheats and others with trouser-trouble, to deepen their understanding of what they call "hypersexuality".

How genes influence obesity, senility - and the effects of olive oil
Medical researchers have begun to elucidate the complex role of genes in human health.

Junk food could be addictive 'like heroin'
A study has found that that laboratory rats will endure painful electric shocks to satisfy their craving for high-calorie snacks made from sausages, bacon and cheesecake.

Family tells of smoking death pain
MPs probing the tobacco industry got personal with the family of a Maori smoking victim describing the impact of his addiction and death.

Air NZ accused of rehab bias to pilots
A former Air NZ flight attendant claim the airline does more to help pilots battling alcohol or drug addictions than it does for "expendable" cabin crew.

Woman stole to pay for psychics
A Whangarei woman resorted to theft in order to fund her addiction to psychic hotlines.