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The fall of more than a quarter in the prevalence of smoking, hailed by tobacco-control groups, mirrors the declining sales…

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Adults' rate of smoking has declined to 15 per cent in the latest census, down from 20.7 per cent in 2006.

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Butter gets points for taste; margarine for being easy to spread. But the healthiest option is not strictly…

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A smartphone application to help consumers make healthy food choices has been snapped up, with 30,000 downloads since its…

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A coroner has recommended that authorities consider strengthening drug testing regimes after an Air Force member died during…

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Investing more of New Zealand's health dollar in young Kiwis will not result in shortcomings for the elderly, the head of…

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