Australia & New Zealand Tobacco Industry Newswire

The tobacco war safe-zone where violent gangs are policing themselves

In 2018, a federal Illicit Tobacco Taskforce (ITTF) was established to tackle the problem of increasing infiltration in the illicit tobacco market by organised crime syndicates. Loading Yet, the price of a pack of illicit cigarettes has dropped 20 per cent …

Rotorua Recycling Centre fire likely caused by careless disposal

A fire at Rotorua Recycling Centre that blanketed the surrounding area with smoke was likely caused by careless disposal, authorities say. Three fire trucks and a water tanker were called to a rubbish fire on Te Ngae Rd around 12.30pm on Saturday, a Fire …

Gary Brooker brought back to life on unique version of A Whiter Shade of Pale on Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s charity record

A unique version of Procol Harum’s ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ featuring late singer Gary Brooker is among the songs on new charity album ‘Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s’. The LP was put together by esteemed manager Ian Grant - who helped steer the careers of Big …

From a broken wreck in a Phillip car yard to star of this year’s ‘Wheels’ car show

Council of ACT Motor Clubs president Greg Francis and Bruce Finlayson, posing by the 1955 Willys Jeep Truck. Photo: James Coleman. Bruce Finlayson was visiting Canberra about 15 years ago when he came across a broken-down Jeep parked out the front of one …

Journal archives: In 1950, Ashcroft residents prepare to weigh in on incorporation

Committee looking into incorporation for the village prepares to go door-to-door with petitions 125 YEARS AGO: FEB. 17, 1899 Firemen’s Ball: The Ashcroft firemen have reason to congratulate themselves on the great success of their first ball last Wednesday …

The Manufactured Crisis in Health is underway, biased curriculum will be the Education Manufactured Crisis

The Manufactured Crisis in Health is underway… Bloodbath continues for health leadership – Labour The Government continues to tear apart New Zealand’s health leadership, sacking or forcing the resignation of our top medical experts. “I am concerned to hear …

Bloodbath continues for health leadership – Labour

“I am concerned to hear of the resignation of the Director-General of Heath Dr Diana Sarfati today,” acting Labour health spokesperson Peeni Henare said. “Christopher Luxon thinks a purge of health leadership will turn around the health system while he …

‘The horse has bolted’: Whanganui school principals explain toils of tackling vaping

Ruapehu College principal Marama Allen said there used to be a handful of students who would smoke cigarettes, but now the number of students who were vaping was significantly more. The school was looking at redesigning student bathrooms to prevent …

Are we masters of our own health?

Someone recently asked about my view on the philosophy of free will, and with a strong science and marketing background, it was difficult to know where I stood. Working in healthcare communications, we learn more every day about the profound impact that …

Naya Rivera's son tried to throw her a rope

Naya Rivera's son tried to throw her a rope in a bid to save her from drowning. The 'Glee' actress passed away while swimming off a rental boat with son Josey, now nine, in Lake Piru, California, in July 2022, and the youngster's father, …

Food prices rose 1.9% in January, their biggest increase in more than 2 years

Food prices rose almost 2% in January, according to the latest Statistics New Zealand Selected Price Indexes (SPI), the largest monthly increase in almost three years. Stats NZ's January SPI says food prices have risen 2.3% in the past 12 months and 1. …

Where the Super sides will finish and why

Brumbies, Hurricanes, Reds: Again, this is a bracket – not a position-by-position prediction. The Brumbies had two genuine World XV players by the end of last year – Tom Wright and Len Ikitau – and another bloke (Rob Valetini) in the broader conversation. …

Brown acknowledges departing Director-General of Health

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Times file photo Health Minister and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has acknowledged outgoing Director-General of Health and chief executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, after she announced her resignation today, …

'Bloodbath': Director-General of Health resignation a huge blow, doctors say

The resignation of Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati is "a huge blow" and leaves the health sector in a "perilous" position, doctors, unions and those who worked closely with her say. In a written statement released by the …

Politicians getting run over by Big Road

Road lobbyists often use the same tactics as tobacco, alcohol and fossil fuel industries to influence government policies and media narratives to suit their commercial interests. New Zealand researchers found that groups such as the AA and the Motor …

Bloodbath Continues For Health Leadership

The Government continues to tear apart New Zealand’s health leadership, sacking or forcing the resignation of our top medical experts. “I am concerned to hear of the resignation of the Director-General of Heath Dr Diana Sarfati today,” Acting Labour health …

Optimism About Ukraine Peace Deal May Generate Early Buying Interest

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open on Thursday, with stocks likely to extend the recovery from the sell-off seen early in the previous session. The markets may benefit from optimism about a possible peace deal …

"This Is the One, Guys": 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Oscar-Nominated VFX Team Broke Franchise Records In "Less ...

Summary Collider's Perri Nemiroff speaks with Kingdom of the Planet of the Ape director Wes Ball and the Oscar-nominated VFX team Erik Winquist, Paul Story, and Danielle Immerman in an exclusive Q&A. The team discusses the technology they used on …

The Winners of the Business Traveler Cellars in the Sky 2024

The winners of Business Traveler’s Cellars in the Sky Awards 2024 were announced at ME London on 10 February. This year’s hotly contested awards saw both Qantas and Qatar Airways win Gold medals in four categories. The Australian flag carrier triumphed in …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

Philip Morris International Comments on English Court’s Plain Packaging Decision

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on an English Court’s decision to uphold the UK’s plain packaging regulations. In May 2015, PMI and other companies sought a …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2015 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2015 Fourth- …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Holds 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of Presentation at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum