New ZealandHeated tobacco products get 50% tax cutCritics argue tax cut favours tobacco industry, not public health.17 Jul 06:58 PM
New ZealandNZ First minister forced to apologise after acting ‘contrary to law’Chief Ombudsman forces Casey Costello to release withheld tobacco info.10 Jul 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop health officials expressed outrage, considered quitting over Government's smokefree repealA health official said Government changes would be 'difficult to explain... to the kids'.10 Jul 05:14 AM
LifestyleCancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?Cancerphobia is as strong as ever, experts say, even as mortality falls.06 Jul 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How to drain the swamp of vape stores and protect teenagersOPINION: Establishing robust limits on proximity, density could drain vape store swamps.02 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessTobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to actDoctor says social media is contributing to youth mental health crisis.17 Jun 07:46 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health confirms final job cut tallyThe Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.13 Jun 04:03 AM
New ZealandMystery shopper finds vape stores openly selling banned products, failing to check IDNew rules for vaping are now in place. A mystery shopper found widespread non-compliance.06 Jun 09:20 PM
TalanoaCook Islands ban vapes, smoking age raised to 21Smoking in public places is banned except in limited exceptional cases.22 May 02:24 AM
OpinionOpinion: How are young people accessing vape products?OPINION: Many countries are recording a rise in youth vaping.21 May 09:41 PM
EntertainmentThe Script frontman admits bandmate's death sent him 'off the rails'The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan died unexpectedly in April 2023 after a brief illness.18 May 09:49 PM
BusinessWorkers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ‘poisonous’ workplaceCasino workers asked a judge to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing toxic effects.13 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandMore than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrestedThe five defendants face a range of charges.13 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCryptoBig crime business: Wringing out the money launderersThere are many ways to launder dirty cash, but cops have a powerful way to strike back.04 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy you shouldn't vape if you want to have childrenA protein that is a useful proxy for determining fertility is affected by vaping.26 Apr 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI still remember the harrowing first time I told a smoker he was going to die of lung cancerTelegraph: 'The idea that people ‘choose’ to smoke is rubbish to me.'25 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turnFive jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOutlawed vape products still being soldSome outlets have continued to sell banned vapes at reduced prices.02 Apr 10:00 PM
PoliticsDisposable vapes banned, sky-high fines for selling to kids by end of yearIt forms part of the balance the Associate Health Minister is trying to strike on vaping.19 Mar 11:02 PM
WorldHorrific moment baby in nappies puffs on vape, causes coughing fitConfronting footage has emerged of a toddler allegedly vaping in his nana's car.14 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandNew study reveals: Mentally ill and men are more likely to start vapeUniversity of Otago research shows psychological factors influence why people vape.10 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoYouth taking up vaping faster than speed of regulatory lightOPINION: Fine line between vaping as a solution to end smoking and promoting the habit.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSmoking vs vaping — what both do to your body from the first puffCan vaping really be less harmful? Experts weigh in on the short and long-term effects.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCasey Costello ignored Treaty breach warning on smokefree law repealOfficials: The law would've given health gains for Māori at five times rate of non-Māori.28 Feb 04:11 AM
PoliticsWatch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repealHipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.28 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandHipkins responds to National's smoking amendment billLabour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks in house about the smoking amendment bill. Video / Parliament TVWatch28 Feb 12:53 AM
Kahu'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says JacksonMāori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.27 Feb 08:08 PM
Politics'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the HouseThe bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.27 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandOfficials urged Associate Health Minister to retain parts of smokefree lawsHealth officials try to save previous Govt's smokefree law changes.26 Feb 07:09 PM
PoliticsCasey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax adviceAfter multiple denials, Casey Costello has rolled back her answers on smoking.20 Feb 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Unexpected and interesting': What vaping does to your sense of smellThe research was sparked by emerging trends among young people.13 Feb 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?Smoking has been an issue for the Government - but did anyone ask them to focus on it?07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon’s sister-in-law works for tobacco companyChristopher Luxon has admitted his sister-in-law works for a tobacco company.02 Feb 10:41 PM
