New Zealand'Really?': Hospital smokers frustrate cancer treatment visitorsDespite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital's entrance.31 Jul 08:29 PM
PremiumOpinionSam Egger: Youth vaping is a problem, let's look at the evidenceOPINION: Vaping rates rose from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024.27 Jul 06:00 PM
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
PremiumOpinionRobert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrate10 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest27 Jun 12:42 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to goOPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaping regulations: Nationwide sting uncovers stores selling banned productsA group of anti-youth-vaping lobbyists have performed their own nationwide sting.03 Oct 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A closer look at the PM's Wellington apartment profitOPINION: Also in today's letters – speed limits, Casey Costello and teacher shortages.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCostello’s tobacco tax cut plan stalledCostello's excise tax cut fails as IQOS device is withdrawn due to new regulations.01 Oct 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe code at the counter: How a Hastings vape store sold cigarettes for $5An undercover agent used the code, leading to a prosecution and thousands in fines.24 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsHealth experts grill Casey Costello, throw doubt on Smokefree 2025 being achievedThe minister was grilled about her party's reported links to the tobacco industry.24 Sep 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nanny state nonsense': Tobacco policy document NZ First tried to hideCasey Costello originally denied such a document existed.25 Aug 08:17 PM
New Zealand'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goalThe minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.24 Aug 07:02 PM
