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
KahuMaori women pay price for their high addiction rateJust under 50 per cent of Maori women smoke, compared to 20 per cent for the whole population aged 15 to 64.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandBattle lines drawn in final push to get rid of tobaccoA sea change may be occurring in young people's attitudes to tobacco.03 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSmoking tax rise explored by GovtThe Ministry of Health has given the clearest signal yet that the Government is likely to increase the tax on cigarettes to help slash the number of people who smoke.01 Jan 03:00 PM
Lifestyle15 cigarettes all it takes to harm genes - studyScientists have completed a full genetic analysis of the genomes of cancer patients, and hope the information will lead to a fundamental understanding of the causes of cancer.16 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty tries to snuff out outdoor smokingThe Western BOP District Council is trying to stop smoking outdoors with a smokefree policy targeting 30 of the district's beaches.29 Oct 04:21 AM
