Mandatory alcohol labelling to help address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

The Ministry of Health welcomes a decision by the Australian and New Zealand Forum on Food Regulation to make warning labels about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy mandatory on alcohol packaging.

'Misleading headlines cause unnecessary hype over vaping'

Recent findings from a vaping study contribute to growing evidence for vaping as a harm reduction tool in smoking cessation. The study also encourages the need for stronger regulations in the sector.

NZers want full access to better alternatives than cigarettes - poll

Nine out of ten New Zealanders believe adult smokers should have access to alternative products if shown to have the potential to reduce the risk of smoking compared to cigarettes, according to a new survey-.

Searching for an anonymous star-crossed lover

The Arts Centre of Christchurch, Te Matatiki Toi Ora, is seeking to find the anonymous star-crossed lover whose declaration has been left for years in a 122-year-old astronomical observatory.

Searching for an anonymous star-crossed lover

The Arts Centre of Christchurch, Te Matatiki Toi Ora, is seeking to find the anonymous star-crossed lover whose declaration has been left for years in a 122-year-old astronomical observatory.

Gisborne District Council approves Smokefree Outdoor Area Policy

All Council reserves, parks and destination beaches will be designated as smokefree, following approval of the draft Smokefree Outdoor Area Policy (SFOA).

NZNO urges yes vote for alcohol health warnings

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is urging ministerial delegates to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation to vote in favour of mandatory, government-developed health warning labels on all alcohol products.

Adolescent back pain may herald lifetime of ill health

According to new research[1] adolescent back pain may predict poor overall health, and risk of chronic disease throughout life.

Dairies are at the heart of local communities - Retail NZ

The local dairy store is a cornerstone of many neighbourhoods and small towns throughout New Zealand. There are about 4000 dairies and convenience stores around the country. These small businesses are often owner-operated family businesses operating on very low margins.

Police seek information after dairy robbery

At about 7.50 pm on Sunday, 30 September 2018 a man entered the Highlands Dairy on Coronation Avenue armed with a knife and obtained cigarettes and tobacco.

The man is believed to have left in a vehicle.

One of the shopkeepers received a minor injury during the robbery.