New Police Minister pushing for faster removal of cigarettes from dairies
The number of retailers that can sell tobacco in New Zealand will be reduced to 600.
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Council bans smoking, vaping outside hospitality venues
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Smoking rates at all-time low, but still high for Māori
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50-year-old, known as "Uncle Chen", makes global headlines for his unusual running habit.
Schools install vape detectors as teen vaping rises
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Warning to vape importers, manufacturers over nicotine level confusion
The director general of health can order recalls of products if unacceptable health risks.
Smoke and mirrors: Why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t stack up
The plan includes the removal of nicotine from tobacco and a reduction of outlets.
Big companies oppose smoking bill's limit of tobacco retailers
Under the bill, a maximum number of retailers would be approved to sell tobacco products.
'Action needed now on youth vaping'
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'Barely any lung left': Minister's impassioned speech on 'smokefree generation' bill
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Young vapers: 'More nicotine than a pack-a-day'
Schools seeking help for young people hooked on nicotine as numbers vaping increases.
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Northland smoke-free adviser blames the increase in vaping retailers for more kids vaping
Budget 2022: $10m to crack down on tobacco smuggling spike
The funding will enhance specialist investigations and enforcement within NZ Customs.
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Daily vaping among teens: Māori record highest rates
Despite increased use, vaping is still considered a better alternative to smoking
Vape chain opens 100 stores: How Shosha became one of NZ's largest retailers
Shosha harbours no guilt for growing its business at any potential risk of public health.
Watch: Thieves storm vape store, taking $12,000 worth of items
CCTV shows the people running into the store and grabbing everything they possibly can.
Smokers more likely to die from Covid 19 - research
Research shows smokers more likely to get severely ill or die if they contract Covid-19.
Smoking among young teens hits record low
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Health minister wants Thailand to 'enjoy the benefits' of cannabis
Thailand's Public Health Minister hopes to remove stigma surrounding the drug.
Vaping epidemic: One in five secondary students addicted - survey
At least one in four New Zealand schools are within 1km of a vape store.
'History repeating': The rise of vaping-addicted teens
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'Risen steadily': ACC figures show increased claims over vape injuries
Vape sellers are reassuring their products are safe despite an increase in injuries.
Health survey shows people are smoking less
Smoking rates have decreased across all ethnic groups.