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<i>John Loof:</i> Forget self-interest on tobacco sales

<i>Robert Young</i>: Only one way to cut lung cancer risk

Warning: the nanny state can seriously improve your health

Research shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives

Health service backs jail for unregistered tobacco sellers

'Green light' worry in smoking test

It's billed as the test to scare smokers into quitting, but now some public health groups say it may encourage some to keep on puffing.

Tobacco companies contest NY anti-smoking signs

New York - New York City anti-smoking signs depicting a decaying tooth, diseased lungs and a damaged brain violate cigarette vendors' free speech and should be removed, tobacco companies and retailers said in a lawsuit.

Menthol ciggies more addictive - study

Treasury opposed increase in tobacco tax

Influential iwi acts to prohibit tobacco

A large North Island iwi has adopted a bold strategy that will lead to a ban on bringing tobacco to events it controls.

Iwi to make marae tobacco-free

<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Smokers splutter while the middle-class huffs and puffs

Tobacco giant in IRD tax probe

Look who's sneaking behind the shed for an illicit smoke

<i>Garth George:</i> Where there's smoke there's an earner

Garth George writes that cigarettes are a tax windfall, and denying smokers medical attention is hypocritical.

<i>Cartoon</i>: Reflections of a dedicated smoker...

<i>Editorial</i>: Failure of nerve on liquor law