New ZealandIs a smokefree generation within reach?Data reveals rates of vaping and smoking in young people is on the decline.Watch30 Nov 07:15 PM
PremiumPoliticsMost of us feel great, despite getting fatter and more distressedHazardous drinking among young people also shot up last year, bucking recent trends.19 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Not focused on it': The smoking law that police can't enforceIt's been four years since the law came into force – but no fines have been issued.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Devery: Why harm reduction, not ideology, should guide vaping policy14 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandCostello breached rules over mystery tobacco policy documentThe tobacco notes pushed for heated tobacco tax cuts and downplayed risks.16 Sep 07:38 PM
WorldSingapore tightens laws on 'zombie vapes' with harsher penaltiesTourists face deportation if caught using or supplying vapes.28 Aug 09:11 PM
New ZealandMan arrested for importing 1m black market-bound cigarettes into NZThe cigarettes, imported from China, were falsely declared as clothes. 27 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandHow NZ is tackling the surge in illegal tobacco smugglingIllegal cigarettes in Australia now make up half of all sales.24 Aug 05:00 PM
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
