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Prison ban could cause riots corrections

Dramatic slump in cigarette sales

Demand for tobacco has fallen 15pc at supermarkets since the tax rise in April - a far greater reduction than expected.

Drink age: where our MPs stand

Only drinkers aged 20 and older will be able to buy alcohol at bottle stores, dairies and supermarkets after MPs vote, a poll suggests.

Heartache over aspirin

Pharmacists say aspirin sales should be restricted due to the risk it poses to those with heart conditions.

<i>Editorial</i>: Why wait for action on alcohol

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Alcohol reforms too diluted for public taste

Who really pushed 90 day job law

The Govt's decision to extend 90-day new-employee trials was made after a suggestion from the Act Party and went against the recommendation of its own Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson.

Sales ban on P pills

<i>Garth George</i>: Phoney booze war lacks fire power

<i>Editorial:</i> Drink reforms solid start on complex issue

Cartoon: Let off with a warning again

Latest updates: Alcohol law announcements

We bring you the latest developments on the alcohol law reform package the Government has adopted.

Owner may start crusade over law

<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> KiwiSaver debate will encourage local investment

90-day bill passes first reading

Despite protests from Labour and unions, legislation that extends the 90-day employment probation period passed its first reading in Parliament today.

Alcohol expert puts case to MPs

There is compelling evidence that increasing the legal alcohol purchasing age reduces harm and saves lives, a US professor has told MPs.

<i>Simon Hatcher:</i> Write about suicides but hold off on lurid details

MPs lean toward split drinking age