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
PremiumWorldWhy 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
CrimePair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court today16 Jun 10:47 PM
New ZealandBB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s death04 Jun 07:45 PM
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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe lies ‘social smokers’ tell themselves – and how to give upTelegraph: There’s no 'safe level' of smoking - stop before it’s too late.29 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goalSmoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.23 Nov 11:17 PM
PoliticsNo extra funding for new smoking action plan as daily smokers increaseThe minister remained committed to reaching the target by the end of 2025.21 Nov 04:32 AM
PoliticsAuditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policyIt comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.08 Nov 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: Heated tobacco excise - some heet, and some light tooOPINION: Reduced excise on a less risky alternative ought to make sense too.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsUnion decries Casey Costello’s ‘unacceptable’ attack on Health Ministry stafferCostello argues the union and Labour misunderstand her comments.05 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: Herald investigation reveals illegal $3 cigarettes sold in Auckland dairiesThe Herald's Michael Morrah purchased single cigarettes at shops in Auckland's Manurewa02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCaught on camera: South Auckland dairies illegally sell single cigarettesHidden camera exposes illegal sale of single cigarettes in Manurewa dairies. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike ScottWatch02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo million cigarettes seized in smuggling operation, Auckland businessman arrestedCustoms said the haul was worth approximately $3 million in revenue evasion.01 Nov 04:16 AM
PoliticsCasey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflictNZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.31 Oct 12:45 AM
Politics‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s lifeCostello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.30 Oct 03:53 AM
PoliticsPeters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interestWinston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.24 Oct 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to goOPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaping regulations: Nationwide sting uncovers stores selling banned productsA group of anti-youth-vaping lobbyists have performed their own nationwide sting.03 Oct 06:12 AM
New ZealandCasey Costello releases ‘independent’ advice on heated tobaccoThe five documents are not decisive on the benefits of the products.03 Oct 05:39 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A closer look at the PM's Wellington apartment profitOPINION: Also in today's letters – speed limits, Casey Costello and teacher shortages.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCasey Costello will release mystery advice about tobacco productsCostello says she had never claimed heated tobacco products were safe.02 Oct 04:38 AM
