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Smoking vs vaping — what both do to your body from the first puff
Can vaping really be less harmful? Experts weigh in on the short and long-term effects.
Casey Costello ignored Treaty breach warning on smokefree law repeal
Officials: The law would've given health gains for Māori at five times rate of non-Māori.
Watch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repeal
Hipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.
Hipkins responds to National's smoking amendment bill
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks in house about the smoking amendment bill. Video / Parliament TV
'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says Jackson
Māori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.
'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the House
The bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.
Officials urged Associate Health Minister to retain parts of smokefree laws
Health officials try to save previous Govt's smokefree law changes.
Casey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax advice
After multiple denials, Casey Costello has rolled back her answers on smoking.
'Unexpected and interesting': What vaping does to your sense of smell
The research was sparked by emerging trends among young people.
Christopher Luxon’s sister-in-law works for tobacco company
Christopher Luxon has admitted his sister-in-law works for a tobacco company.
Claire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continue
Luxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.
'This is just nonsense': Casey Costello fronts up over excise tax claims
Costello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello digs in over excise tax claims
Costello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.
Tobacco ties, recycling rules and Air NZ’s impact | Focus Morning Bulletin February 1, 2024
Government ministers are asked to disclose tobacco industry links, what you can no longer put in your recycling bins and Air New Zealand's impact on our economy in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Associate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PM
A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.
‘Diseased lungs, ageing by nicotine’: Exhibition tackles risks of smoking, vaping
Tūhura Otago Museum says showcase will deliver timely warning to young people.
'Minister for the tobacco industry': Advocates slam proposed tax freeze
Former Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said Costello needed to clear the air.
Why the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unity
OPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.
'Brazen' primary students vaping in school classrooms
The total number of students stood down for vaping or smoking increased 19 per cent.
'Smokefree generation': Aotearoa well on track to be smokefree next year
OPINION: NZ has recently had some of the most dramatic decreases in smoking in the world.
Smoking rates drop to all-time low, vaping rises ahead of smokefree repeal
Ten per cent of Kiwi adults vape daily, with rates highest among young people.