Maori, Pacific Island babies far more likely to die unexpectedly in their sleep.

A new study links childhood second-hand smoke to the development of rheumatoid arthritis.

Cannabis was a major talking point at a GP conference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Supreme Court has backed a health board's decision to ban smoking on its premises.

Government wants to cut the number of sudden infant deaths by nearly 90 per cent.

A couple may now only smoke at certain times of the day after complaints from neighbours.

Restricting places selling tobacco would help reach smoke-free goal, say experts.

Steven Davey is saddened children smoke despite their parents dying of related diseases.

A court battle on what "internal" means has seen a restaurant's smoking conviction quashed

A debate has flared up again over whether cost is a factor in smokers deciding to quit.

How to maximise your wellbeing in your 40's and beyond.

If Philip Morris wanted to reduce harm they would stop selling cigarettes, expert says.

An Australian legal victory could pave the way for plain packaging in other countries.

A tobacco company claims its rival is selling a product illegally.

Are incentives to get people to quit smoking be the answer? Research suggest it may help.

Exposure to cigarettes in the womb affects a woman's eggs, researchers claim.

Calls for tighter regulations on E-cigarettes - including a minimum purchasing age of 21.

Seven patients injured themselves while having a smoke at Waikato Hospital.

More than 80m Americans could be free to enjoy cannabis if a new bill proceeds.

Wellington smokers could soon have to stub out, even in cafe outdoor areas.

EDITORIAL: Vaping decision is right but what took the health officials so long?

Dame Tariana Turia questions whether we should pay GPs to gather smoking data.

The rate of smoking in Whanganui has not changed in three years - despite almost $1.7 million being spent to stub out the habit. A

Matamata residents look back on their memories of the Matamata Memorial Centre which is set to be demolished at the end of the month making way for a new multi-purpose facility. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

SMOKE FREE: Rotorua Lakes Council staff Rachel Doelman (left) and Rosemary Viskovic with smokefree signage at Arawa Street bus stop.PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Doctors have expressed concern that the changes could undermine the relationship between women and their GPs.

COMMENT: How backwards does that make us, to lag behind America in drug policy? Writes Raybon Kan.

A high-tech tobacco product launched in New Zealand by Philip Morris is illegal, the Ministry of Health says.

The financial cost of smoking couldn't be more stark in this image posted online.

An Auckland state house tenant has escaped eviction for growing and smoking marijuana for pain relief.