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
New ZealandTobacco giant got its wish in leaked lobbying planA leaked document from a tobacco giant says the company should target political parties.21 Aug 08:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi comedians delve into art of quitting smoking'I was on my knees, my eyes were tearing up and my cousins were pissing themselves.'22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First minister forced to apologise after acting ‘contrary to law’Chief Ombudsman forces Casey Costello to release withheld tobacco info.10 Jul 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repealA health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.10 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health confirms final job cut tallyThe Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.13 Jun 04:03 AM
New ZealandMystery shopper finds vape stores openly selling banned products, failing to check IDNew rules for vaping are now in place. A mystery shopper found widespread non-compliance.06 Jun 09:20 PM
KahuMay be the month to kick smoking for goodHapai Te Hauora is using art to help whānau stop smoking.06 May 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI still remember the harrowing first time I told a smoker he was going to die of lung cancerTelegraph: 'The idea that people ‘choose’ to smoke is rubbish to me.'25 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhat is ZYN? The new nicotine craze making its way into NZ schoolsThe pouch brand has grown into the mainstream through social media.16 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandRoles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turnFive jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programmeRubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsDisposable vapes banned, sky-high fines for selling to kids by end of yearIt forms part of the balance the Associate Health Minister is trying to strike on vaping.19 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandShane Jones shows little care for tobacco industry transparency rulesShane Jones is an MP whose links to the tobacco industry have been questioned.06 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandCasey Costello ignored Treaty breach warning on smokefree law repealOfficials: The law would've given health gains for Māori at five times rate of non-Māori.28 Feb 04:11 AM
PoliticsWatch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repealHipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.28 Feb 03:41 AM
Kahu'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says JacksonMāori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.27 Feb 08:08 PM
Politics'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the HouseThe bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.27 Feb 04:35 AM
KahuStop the smokefree repeal - health agenciesMāori health group want smokefree decision sent to select committee,12 Feb 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?Smoking has been an issue for the Government - but did anyone ask them to focus on it?07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continueLuxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First Minister Casey Costello's notes on tobacco tax freezeNotes suggest NZ First Minister Casey Costello was responsible for the tobacco tax freeze.01 Feb 12:33 AM
KahuSmokefree legislation breaches Treaty - Māori health expertsHealth advocates want Waitangi Tribunal to hear urgent case against new smokefree changes.31 Jan 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why it’s wrong to claim NZ on track to become smokefree in 2025OPINION: We are only on track if we do not care about the harm smoking imposes on Māori.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Absolutely appalled': Mum of teen vaper says axing Smokefree laws a step backOne parent called for 'moral leadership' from National.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Smokefree generation': Aotearoa well on track to be smokefree next yearOPINION: NZ has recently had some of the most dramatic decreases in smoking in the world.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Why Luxon was right about the tobacco black marketOPINION: When Luxon said our smokefree laws would form a black market, he wasn't wrong.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Luxon not wrong on NZ’s tobacco black marketThe planned Smoke-free laws would have created a tobacco black market.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZThe sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.28 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandDoctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate ministerThe 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.14 Dec 09:26 PM
