A commentary comparing New Zealand's response to the fuel crisis with Australia's, highlighting concerns over lack of transparency, insufficient action, and the potential inequities in road-user charges amid worsening diesel shortages.
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Alyssa, tobacco is quietly taking hold across New Zealand. A retalent said report warns the country could soon face the same violent black market spiral that's been seen in Australia. It's found more than a quarter of Kiwi smokers are using illicit tobacco, most sourced from China and the Middle East. Some cartons are being sold for as little as $15. It was supply controlled by organised crime groups. So what's driving this trade and how serious is this threat? Today on the front page, Theo Carolyn Young is with us to talk about the report's findings and what action we need to take now.
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Should New Zealand follow Australia's lead on the fuel crisis?New Zealand at risk of replicating Australia's crisis
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