PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettesOne illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.26 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleWhat your cholesterol says about heart risk – and how to manage itCardiologist warns high cholesterol can silently begin in your 30s.26 Oct 09:21 PM
World‘I don’t want to kill someone’: Meloni’s smoking joke sparks laughter at summitThe 48-year-old Italian leader has admitted relapsing after 13 years smoke-free.15 Oct 01:57 AM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Devery: Why harm reduction, not ideology, should guide vaping policy14 Oct 06:00 AM
EntertainmentJason Momoa recalls near-drowning in Maui surfJason Momoa almost drowned while surfing at Pe’ahi in Maui.13 Aug 08:30 PM
World'Stupidity of the century': Man apologises for Paris war monument incidentHe received a three-month suspended sentence for desecrating the tomb.09 Aug 02:59 AM
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
WorldTeenagers who vape are smoking at 1970s levels, study saysTelegraph: Research finds that among vapers, one third are continuing to smoke cigarettes.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam 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
PremiumPremiumWorldNon-smokers: A new face of lung cancer patientsNew York Times: About 10-25% of lung cancers now occur in people who have never smoked. 22 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandPhilip Morris lobbying claims in spotlight amid NZ First tiesDocuments suggest Philip Morris aimed to advantage IQOS in the NZ market.22 Jul 06:51 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
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy stubbing out smoking in France is a mammoth taskThe ban makes no mention of vapes, popular among young people in France.30 Jun 01:39 AM
World'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking banViolators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.29 Jun 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Can't assume it's harmless': Experts warn on marijuana's heart risksThe average age of patients in the study was just 38, highlighting risks for younger adults.20 Jun 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New vape rules leave much still to be addressedOPINION: More needs to be done to tackle vaping.18 Jun 05:00 PM
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
CrimePair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court todayCustoms has accused the pair of attempting to smuggle almost 500,000 cigarettes into NZ.16 Jun 10:47 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 ZealandBB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s deathDespite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains. 04 Jun 07:45 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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCancer runs in my family - how can I cut my risk?New York Times: Lifestyle changes can lower cancer risk despite family history.29 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandSkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokiesThe move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.03 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandStrong support among reformed smokers for measures Govt dropped, study revealsStudy finds overwhelming backing for ‘smokefree generation’ and non-addictive cigarettes.23 Jan 04:00 PM
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
Travel newsMilan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest banThose who defy the new prohibition could be fined between $74 to $443.01 Jan 04:55 AM
