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Letters: New vape rules leave much still to be addressed
OPINION: More needs to be done to tackle vaping.
Editorial: New Zealand has the tools to tackle vaping
OPINION: When it comes to curbing vaping, we already have the ways and means.
SkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokies
The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.
Strong support among reformed smokers for measures Govt dropped, study reveals
Study finds overwhelming backing for ‘smokefree generation’ and non-addictive cigarettes.
‘Crazy’: Advocates question Government’s vaping plan
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has announced plans for vaping starter kits.
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.