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Editorial: Ban on smokers not the way to go

Kerre Woodham: We've all got our flaws, so die and let die

Call for smokers to be offered cancer risk test

Smokers are in denial that their habit causes lung cancer and they should be offered tests that show their personal risk, a researcher says.

Editorial: Smoking ban outdoors could be step too far

Smoke testers call for outdoor ban

Smoking researchers say NZ's top priority should be banning smoking in cars with child passengers.

Nicotine replacements poisoning kids

Travel kit review: Clean Streets portable ashtray

Mum was right: smoking is a filthy habit. But there's no need for it to be a dirty habit too, particularly when travelling.

Tricky: Escaping the fog

Tricky's mother killed herself when he was 4 and an uncle spent time in jail for cutting off somebody's ear. Ahead of his Auckland show next week Tim Adams talks to the trip-hop innovator about his relationship with the dark side

Security officer's sacking for smoking justified - ERA

A security officer sacked for leaving his company's building unattended to go for a smoke lost his bid for compensation.

NZer facing jail in Bali for drugs

Former Gisborne man Willie Rare could tomorrow be sentenced to up to 12 years in a Bali jail after admitting to a charge of possessing cocaine. He also admitted to buying a "bong" for smoking marijuana from the same people who sold him the

Tobacco firm fights brand-free packaging

'Rollies' more addictive, study shows

Roll-your-own cigarettes may be more addictive than factory-mades, a study has suggested.

Smoking to die out in NZ by 2058

Smoking could 'virtually disappear' in NZ and many other developed countries within half a century, according to research.

Smokers flood Quitline with calls

Smokers wanting to quit have flooded the Quitline call centre with enquiries, following a 10 per cent increase in the price of cigarettes which came into force on January 1.

Phone help for quitters as prices rise

E-cigarette seller hit with warning