LifestyleMilestones on the smokefree journeyIf our environment is supportive of good health, it's much easier for us to be healthy, and Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitikei 28 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandAnti-tobacco campaigner in NZAnti-tobacco campaigner has arrived in New Zealand to push the Government on introducing plain tobacco packaging.19 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleBrain implant could help stop smokingGiving up alcohol or smoking could soon be much easier - by using a brain implant which stops cravings.16 Jul 02:20 AM
LifestyleOtago research reveals vaping risksResearchers at Otago University have found that electronic cigarettes pose potential health risks to users.04 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPolly Gillespie: Why I really quit smokingOPINION: It wasn't the fear of developing a life-threatening disease that got Polly Gillespie to kick the habit.26 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandSmokefree lobbyists face chopNew Zealand's biggest anti-smoking lobby groups face likely closure after a Government decision to slash funding for anti-smoking advocacy.26 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessStrategy shift for British American TobaccoBritish American Tobacco's New Zealand business has lost responsibility for strategic decisions.17 Jun 09:54 PM
OpinionAccess to killer weed all too easyRichard Edwards and Janet Hoek suggest the next targets in the campaign against smoking should be dairies and other outlets selling tobacco products.14 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPrice rises punish the wrong smokersCOMMENT: Smoking is the filthy-rich, tax dodging, environment-trashing capitalist pig of vices, writes Paul Thomas.02 Jun 05:25 PM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Tobacco tax hike announcedA pack of 20 cigarettes will increase from about $20 now to around $30 in 2020 after hefty new excise increases were announced as part of the Budget.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow smoking hits babiesResearchers are planning to use images of women's own unborn babies to warn them against the dangers of smoking during pregnancy.24 May 05:00 PM
WorldMedical body recommends e-cigarettesA British medical organisation has called for the promotion of e-cigarettes as a safe alternative to smoking.28 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandShock number of pregnant Kiwis smokingWorrying surge in number of young people ignoring tobacco health warnings.31 Mar 10:45 PM
New ZealandStolen ciggies: black market linkA growing demand for black market cigarettes is believed to be the driving force behind a streak of violent robberies in Auckland.30 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleE-cigarette smokers may be getting ripped offFirms making e-cigarettes could be ripping off customers.26 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth groups call for more tax on tobaccoParliament heard today that further tax hikes should be introduced over the next few years to curb smoking rates, which are around 17 per cent.09 Feb 11:38 PM
OpinionFight to give children smokefree NZThe Government ought to ensure plain packaging legislation is brought before Parliament in order to protect the health of New Zealand children.07 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMatthew BackhouseStoptober - Diary of a Quitter: Day 29Here's four things I've learned about quitting.28 Oct 11:00 PM
OpinionMatthew BackhouseStoptober - Diary of a Quitter: Day 26Quitting smoking? Actually pretty easy.25 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMatthew BackhouseStoptober - Diary of a Quitter: Day 25I was, as they say in Palmerston North, totally maggot.24 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMatthew BackhouseStoptober - Diary of a Quitter: Day 24One week to go - only one week until I can go back to smoking 20 cigarettes a day.23 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMatthew BackhouseStoptober - Diary of a Quitter: Day 22Today, I look like a cartoonish stoner in a suit.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMatthew BackhouseStoptober - Diary of a Quitter: Day 16When you deprive your body of a substance it's addicted to, some pretty weird sh** starts to happen.15 Oct 04:00 PM
