New Zealand’s initial smoking ban was hailed by public health officials around the world. Months after New Zealand’s announcement, Britain also unveiled plans to phase out smoking for new ...

New Zealand is considered the first country in the world to ban single-use produce bags at supermarkets. The measure officially went into effect on July 1.

A New Zealand lawmaker talked about the idea last week, though a union is unlikely ever to take place. By Natasha Frost The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign ...