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Vape ban, fair pay and ceasefire efforts | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 11

Why 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 / NZHerald

Mike Hosking: So far the new Government has done one very important thing

OPINION: As much as we want change, we want results more.

Northland doctors say scrapping smokefree legislation ‘ridiculous’

In a few days, the open letter had got the support of nearly 20 emergency doctors.

'Lives will be lost': Smokefree changes have taken us from world leaders to world losers

OPINION: Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 is going up in smoke.

Shane Te Pou: Dear Govt, find us a doctor who will say it's right to give Kiwis cancer to pay for tax cuts

National is preparing to roll back smokefree policies that would have saved 8000 people.

Verrall accuses Govt of putting tobacco lobbyists ahead of Kiwis' health

And 'this Government is digging our people an early grave', says Te Pāti Māori.

Letters: What about education and health inequality?

OPINION: 'I’d be interested to hear Peters' and Seymour’s plans to remedy these issues.'

'Scrapped the world's first generational smoking ban' - Global media's shock at NZ law repeal

The new Government's scrapping of smokefree laws has made headlines all over the world.

Analysis: Low-income families get up to $38 per week less to close Budget hole

Coalition talks have cost National dearly.

Smoke-free deadline fast approaching

Emphasis on rising Māori & Pasifika smoking rates ahead of 2025.