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More than half of vape juices display the wrong nicotine concentration
New research has found more than half of vape juices sold in New Zealand display the wrong concentration of nicotine. Video / Herald NOW
BB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s death
Despite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains.
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest ban
Those who defy the new prohibition could be fined between $74 to $443.
The lies ‘social smokers’ tell themselves – and how to give up
Telegraph: There’s no 'safe level' of smoking - stop before it’s too late.
I thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50
Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.
‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goal
Smoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.
No extra funding for new smoking action plan as daily smokers increase
The minister remained committed to reaching the target by the end of 2025.
Auditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policy
It comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.
Eric Crampton: Heated tobacco excise - some heet, and some light too
OPINION: Reduced excise on a less risky alternative ought to make sense too.
Union decries Casey Costello’s ‘unacceptable’ attack on Health Ministry staffer
Costello argues the union and Labour misunderstand her comments.
Watch: Herald investigation reveals illegal $3 cigarettes sold in Auckland dairies
The Herald's Michael Morrah purchased single cigarettes at shops in Auckland's Manurewa
Caught on camera: South Auckland dairies illegally sell single cigarettes
Hidden camera exposes illegal sale of single cigarettes in Manurewa dairies. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott
Two million cigarettes seized in smuggling operation, Auckland businessman arrested
Customs said the haul was worth approximately $3 million in revenue evasion.
Casey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflict
NZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.
‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s life
Costello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.
Peters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interest
Winston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.
Editorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to go
OPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.
Vaping regulations: Nationwide sting uncovers stores selling banned products
A group of anti-youth-vaping lobbyists have performed their own nationwide sting.
Casey Costello releases ‘independent’ advice on heated tobacco
The five documents are not decisive on the benefits of the products.
Letters: A closer look at the PM's Wellington apartment profit
OPINION: Also in today's letters – speed limits, Casey Costello and teacher shortages.
Casey Costello will release mystery advice about tobacco products
Costello says she had never claimed heated tobacco products were safe.
Costello’s tobacco tax cut plan stalled
Costello's excise tax cut fails as IQOS device is withdrawn due to new regulations.
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
'Most benefit' of Costello's tobacco tax cuts goes to Philip Morris
Treasury warns HTP tax cut may worsen health outcomes, benefiting Philip Morris only.
Letters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cut
OPINION: More than 100 countries already tax sugar-sweetened beverages.
The code at the counter: How a Hastings vape store sold cigarettes for $5
An undercover agent used the code, leading to a prosecution and thousands in fines.
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'