LifestyleUK: NHS trial offers people money to lose weightObese patients have been paid up to $911 to lose weight in a UK trial to test if financial incentives can be used to change unhealthy behaviour.15 Mar 09:57 PM
KahuFamily tells of smoking death painMPs probing the tobacco industry got personal with the family of a Maori smoking victim describing the impact of his addiction and death.11 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandRemove tobacco from shops, says academicAn Auckland academic says smoking rates in New Zealand would plummet if tobacco products could not be displayed at shops.11 Mar 06:19 AM
KahuMarae under attack from smoking, inquiry toldMaori told the parliamentary tobacco inquiry today that their marae were being undermined by tobacco smoking and associated early death.07 Mar 10:52 PM
SportWomen's ice hockey players drink and smoke on iceCanadian women's ice hockey team celebrate their gold medal win over the USA with beer, champagne and cigars on the ice.26 Feb 07:27 AM
LifestyleSmokers have lower IQs, says studyCigarette smokers have lower IQs than non-smokers and the more a person smokes, the lower his IQ, according to a new study.24 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldHappy people 'have fewer heart attacks'Researchers at Columbia University found happier people were less likely to develop serious heart problems.18 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandClose Up staff investigated over marijuana claimsTVNZ staff under investigation for marijuana use tried to get photos taken during a smoking session deleted, according to people at the gathering. 13 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandOutdoor smoking ban too 'nanny state' - PMA proposal to ban smoking at beaches and other public places doesn't have the support of John Key, who thinks it is too "nanny state".07 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandBan smoking from beaches, health officials askHealth officials tackling Maori smoking want new measures to ban the habit at beaches, playgrounds, bus stops and other areas.04 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis want cigarettes banned by 2020Half the nation, including smokers, support completely banning cigarettes within 10 years, a study has found.28 Jan 03:00 PM