KahuMaori women pay price for their high addiction rateJust under 50 per cent of Maori women smoke, compared to 20 per cent for the whole population aged 15 to 64.04 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuBroadcaster fights for homeBroadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSmoking tax rise explored by GovtThe Ministry of Health has given the clearest signal yet that the Government is likely to increase the tax on cigarettes to help slash the number of people who smoke.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandDrinkers at beach spots mar festivitiesDozens of drunk drivers, many with sober passengers, were caught by police near a popular campground despite warnings and a highly visible booze bus.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandMP seeks crackdown on cruelty to animalsA first-term National Party MP is seeking cross-party support for a law change for harsher penalties in cases of extreme cruelty to animals.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor policing too harsh - holidaymakersThe policing of a liquor ban in Whangamata has come under fire from holidaymakers who say the zero-tolerance approach is too heavy-handed and lacks common sense.31 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandP letter lands advert agency in hot waterAn Auckland advertising agency has apologised for sending a letter to hundreds of people, inviting them to try the drug P.29 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentPill-popper celebrities lead trend to legal drug abuseTragedies like Brittany Murphy's death suggest the celebrity habit of prescription pill-popping is spreading.27 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandP chemical theft could be worth $1bOne thousand litres of hypophosphorus acid, a key ingredient in P manufacturing, was stolen from a factory in January, it was revealed this week.26 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandLisa Cropp denies criticising industryTop jockey Lisa Cropp has denied calling others in the racing industry "back- stabbing pricks", as she seeks to return from disqualification for a positive methamphetamine test.26 Dec 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Kerre Woodham:</i> Kick abusers off the doleIf some beneficiaries are too dangerous to be dealt with face-to-face, their benefits should be cancelled says Kerre Woodham.26 Dec 03:00 PM
