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
New ZealandFair pay laws, Cook Strait ferries and Israel's isolation | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 14Parliament works under urgency while protests take over its lawns, safety concerns after mega-ferries project gets scrapped and why Israel’s becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Getty / NZHeraldWatch13 Dec 06:57 PM
New ZealandSmokefree protest: Hundreds gather at Beehive and Auckland for anti-Govt rallyHāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.13 Dec 12:55 AM
OpinionLisa Te Morenga: The planned repeal of the smokefree law has become personalOpinion: Researcher says her dad is hooked on smoking, and there's nothing she can do.12 Dec 07:41 PM
KahuSmokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread supportHāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.12 Dec 06:53 PM
New ZealandSnuff, chewing tobacco could be legalised to help smokers quit - but researchers are scepticalBut tobacco control experts say they are unlikely to be popular or help smokers quit.12 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuVaping for Māori and Pasifika teens on the riseYouth vaping is dropping but wāhine Māori teen use is a concern.11 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandVape ban, fair pay and ceasefire efforts | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 11Why vape users are being told to stock up, the big job on the Government’s list this week and Qatar not giving up efforts on peace between Israel and Gaza in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Face Nation / NZHeraldWatch10 Dec 07:14 PM
