New ZealandSmokefree dairy thrivingA Wanganui dairy has gone smokefree - and business has never been better, says its owner.17 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleSmokers given the chance to quit in free trialA trial which offers smokers the chance to try nicotine replacement therapy whether they want to quit or not has started in Wellington.14 Jan 10:05 PM
OpinionEditorial: Voucher scheme worth tryingPredictably, there is outrage over a scheme in South Auckland that offers women smokers a voucher for up to $300 if they stop smoking while pregnant.03 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleTobacco prices jump after NY tax hikeA 10 per cent tax hike on tobacco introduced today will help more Kiwis escape a "creeping death", anti-smoking advocates say.31 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandPlain packaged tobacco debate beginsParliament will begin its debate on plain packaging for tobacco early next year, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has confirmed.16 Dec 10:05 PM
LifestyleE-cig users sucking in more toxins than regular smokers - researchNew research suggests people who smoke electronic cigarettes could still be inhaling a host of dangerous chemicals.16 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandCriminal's smoke break getawayA dangerous criminal escaped custody at the Dunedin Central police station while outside on a smoking break, police have confirmed.13 Dec 12:48 AM
LifestyleMore Kiwis stubbing out ciggies - surveyThe latest annual New Zealand Health survey found that the number of adult smokers fell from 17.8 per cent last year to 15.5 per cent this year.12 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleAnti-smoking backers hail declineThe fall of more than a quarter in the prevalence of smoking, hailed by tobacco-control groups, mirrors the declining sales of cigarettes and loose tobacco.11 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMore Kiwis stub out smoking habitAdults' rate of smoking has declined to 15 per cent in the latest census, down from 20.7 per cent in 2006.09 Dec 10:49 PM
KahuSudden infant death rate dropsThe rate of babies dying prematurely or from sudden unexpected death in infancy has dropped sharply - but it's still too many, say child health experts.09 Dec 12:57 AM
LifestyleSmoking while pregnant harms DNANew research showing smoking causes severe DNA damage to the placenta will greatly motivate pregnant women to kick the habit, a quitting expert says.03 Dec 11:45 PM
OpinionMatthew TheunissenMatthew Theunissen: No wheezing or coughing and no more expensive cigarettes30 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRobert Beaglehole and Richard Edwards: Let's get fired up to stamp out cigsThe Govt is committed to the Smokefree 2025 goal - a low smoking rate of less than 5%. This is achievable.21 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandClue to beating heart troubleResearchers hunting for the next blockbuster heart drug say levels of enzyme activity checked in their study can help to predict a person's risk of coronary heart disease.28 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleRise in younger people suffering strokesThe number of New Zealanders dying from strokes has dropped dramatically in the last 20 years, but it's affecting more young and middle-aged people, a major new study has found.24 Oct 05:07 AM
LifestyleTrial run finds pluses in cheapCigarettes containing a very low level of nicotine can help people quit smoking, if they are cheap enough, a trial has found.21 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleWhere there is smoke ...New Zealand scientists have unearthed what may be a main reason nicotine replacement therapy is not a failsafe cure for tobacco addiction.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandInside Big Tobacco's happy placeThe Government wants the tobacco industry gone by 2025 but defiant cigarette manufacturers claim they will still be going strong. Their slogan: "We can."12 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandImperial Tobacco’s factoryTake an exclusive tour inside Imperial Tobacco’s factory. 12 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandCasino lounge gets smoking reviewApproval for smoking in SkyCity's high-roller lounge may be stubbed out after it was challenged in the High Court.30 Sep 06:55 PM
New ZealandKiwi kids exposed to second-hand smoke in carsCalls for a smoking ban in cars have been reignited by new research showing nearly a quarter of Kiwi youngsters are being exposed to second-hand smoke in vehicles.30 Sep 06:53 AM
New ZealandComplaint over $600k lure to quitAn offer of a farm as a prize for smokers wanting to quit has sparked a complaint to Internal Affairs.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmoker plan snuffed outSkyCity's proposal to light up another smoker-friendly gambling area has been stubbed out.15 Sep 01:59 AM
