New Zealand'Path to dependence': 61% of high-risk teens need a vape 'first thing' - study'Alarmingly, most regular users reported using very high-nicotine devices.'26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree vapes, $500k deal, questions over risks: Inside Health NZ’s new vape planHealth NZ signed a $500,000 deal with Kiwi-owned vape company alt in December.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettesOne illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.08 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Devery: Why harm reduction, not ideology, should guide vaping policy14 Oct 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest at Wellington, Otago, Hamilton and TOI AucklandThis week's webisodes have all the highlights from week six's regional finals.17 Jul 07:58 AM
EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestRegional finals from Auckland, Canterbury, Far North, Northland, Nelson and Wairarapa.14 Jul 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrateOPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.10 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motuThe latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.03 Jul 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestMore exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.27 Jun 12:42 AM
EntertainmentSmokefreerockquest's Tīmaru Regional FinalBehind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's Tīmaru Regional Final. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Jun 06:00 AM
EntertainmentSmokefreerockquest's North Shore regional finalBehind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's North Shore regional final. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Jun 06:00 AM
EntertainmentSmokefreerockquest's Canterbury regional finalBehind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's Canterbury regional final. Video / SuppliedWatch26 Jun 06:00 AM
EntertainmentSmokefreerockquest's East Coast/Tairāwhiti Regional FinalBehind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's East Coast/Tairāwhiti Regional FinalWatch26 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Zealand has the tools to tackle vaping OPINION: When it comes to curbing vaping, we already have the ways and means. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
Herald NOWMore than half of vape juices display the wrong nicotine concentrationNew research has found more than half of vape juices sold in New Zealand display the wrong concentration of nicotine. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Jun 07:31 PM
New ZealandNZ's smokefree 2025 ambitions ‘up in smoke’, health group claims'We’re just chasing a new kind of addiction and calling it progress.'31 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandFar North Council moves to adopt smokefree and vape-free policySmoking rates in the Far North are higher than the national average, at 13% vs 8%.08 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandFizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiumsDental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadiumCouncil claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGP group raises alarm over govt-funded vaping kits, part of Smokefree 2025 planVaping poses health risks, like lung damage and potential links to cancer.21 Jan 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Crazy’: Advocates question Government’s vaping planAssociate Health Minister Casey Costello has announced plans for vaping starter kits.01 Jan 09:32 PM
PoliticsNo extra funding for new smoking action plan as daily smokers increaseThe minister remained committed to reaching the target by the end of 2025.21 Nov 04:32 AM
PoliticsAuditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policyIt comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.08 Nov 05:06 AM
PoliticsUnion decries Casey Costello’s ‘unacceptable’ attack on Health Ministry stafferCostello argues the union and Labour misunderstand her comments.05 Nov 03:06 AM
PoliticsCasey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflictNZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.31 Oct 12:45 AM
Politics‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s lifeCostello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.30 Oct 03:53 AM
PoliticsPeters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interestWinston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.24 Oct 04:29 AM
