Vehicle recovered following aggravated robbery - NZ Police

The silver Subaru Impreza station wagon sought by Police in relation to an aggravated robbery on Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, on Monday 23 March has been recovered.

The vehicle was located on Gladstone Road, Dunedin, yesterday.

Delay vaping bill and ensure product access - Vaping Trade Association

The Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ) has written to the Associate Health Minister, Minister for Small Business, and the Chair of the Health Select Committee asking for the legislation to regulate vaping to be delayed and for clarity going forward.

A chance to clear the air with new vaping rules - Health Coalition Aotearoa

The Health Coalition Aotearoa welcomes the Government's leadership in outlining vaping regulations and recognising widespread concerns about vape marketing.

Vape advocates want Govt’s position to WHO revealed

The position the Government will take on smoke-free nicotine products, such as vaping, at a key World Health Organisation meeting later this year, needs to be publicly known now, says the Aotearoa Vapers Community Advocacy (AVCA).

Services drive GDP growth - Stats NZ

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.5 percent in the December 2019 quarter, after a 0.8 percent rise in the previous quarter, Stats NZ said today.

Vape recycling expands into NZ homes

New Zealanders who vape can now responsibly dispose of their e-cigarette waste in two ways: drop off at Vapo stores or send their collected waste for free through the post.

Coronavirus-impacted businesses 'face consultation squeeze'

The Government’s decision to rush the bill to regulate vaping is unfair on local businesses now dealing with the impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, says the Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ).

World first e-cigarette recycling programme expands into homes - Terracycle

New Zealanders who vape can now responsibly dispose of their e-cigarette waste in two ways: drop off at Vapo and Alt. stores or send their collected waste for free through the post.

Evidence clearly favours taxing sugary drinks - Otago University

New Zealand should follow the UK and more than 30 other countries in introducing a tax on sugary drinks to tackle obesity and reduce deaths from chronic diseases, leading researchers say.

Wholesale trade steady in December quarter - Stats NZ

Wholesale trade sales rose 0.3 percent in the December 2019 quarter, Stats NZ said today.

Wholesale trade sales had modest increases for the past five quarters, when adjusted for seasonal effects.