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Smoke signals - controlling tobacco
Higher tobacco taxes are a first step to reducing numbers of smokers. Martin Johnston looks at what else could be on the cards.
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Kiwi granddad pays respects to flu girl
A toddler who died in her Australian home a day after having a flu vaccine is a part-Maori girl whose father grew up in Tokoroa.
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'Bad batch' of flu vaccine now ruled out
The maker of the flu vaccine now implicated in a rash of child sickness across Australia has ruled out a "bad batch" is involved.
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Diabetes patient speaks out on pig-cell trial
Results from the pig-cell trial so far indicate improved control of blood-sugar levels and reduced need for insulin injections.
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Fear of repeat sends demand for anti-flu jabs soaring
Epidemic is expected to return, although only five cases have been confirmed so far.
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Quicker drugs - at a cost
Kiwis 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.