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Vape sellers are reassuring their products are safe despite an increase in injuries.
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Health survey shows people are smoking less
Smoking rates have decreased across all ethnic groups.
Black market businessman: Prison for Auckland's 'little prince of counterfeit cigarettes'
Han Zhang said he turned to the cigarette scheme after struggling to get a mortgage.
Fears smoking ban could stoke black market
The minister responsible says there will be focus on enforcement.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Smokefree 2025 Action Plan
December 9 2021 People aged 14 and under will soon never be able to legally buy tobacco, under new legislation being announced today. PM Jacinda Ardern said the action plan was focused on ensuring young people did not take up smoking in the first place.
Smokefree NZ: 2025 goal 'unlikely' to be hit
The Government aims to slash smoking rates to 5 per cent of the population.
Covid takes health toll but smoking drops
While people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.
Exclusive: ESR scientists reveal what's really in vaping products
"Clear discrepancies between ingredients listed and what we detected in the lab."
Preventable tragedies: Baby dies after neck is caught in sleep tent
Most sudden infant deaths are preventable if safe sleeping practices are followed.
Opinion | WHO gets lost on the vaper trail
OPINION: Louis Houlbrooke says NZ should take pride in its approach to vape products.
Opinion | What a vaccine passport would look like - and why our smoke-free law is relevant
OPINION: Peter Davis writes we already have a precedent law that could apply to passports.
'We have lost hope in the system': Vape store robbed for third time in a week
"We have lost hope in the system," owner says.
Spike in dairy robberies linked to tobacco tax hikes
Tobacco was stolen for personal use or for the black market, a report said.
The vaping battle: New inquiry delves into dangers
Otago food scientists to investigate e-liquid flavour contents
Decision to kick 45-year smoking addiction inspires others
Ned Tapa has now been smoke-free for 15 months.
Vaping at 10: Principals warn of alarming increase
'It's like a plague. If it's strong in one area then it begins to spread across.'
Kiwi smokers reusing tobacco as prices soar and cigarette poverty spreads
"Smokers who relight cigarettes may be at higher risk of lung cancer."
Vape study: Are e-cigarette flavours bad for you?
Not enough's known about the potential harm vaping flavours might cause, scientist says.
Stubbed out: Cruella latest character hit with smoking ban
"Cruella is inarguably the most famous Disney character who loves cigarettes."
'Bold move': $36.6m to help Kiwis quit smoking by 2025
Advocacy groups are applauding the Government's Smokefree 2025 spend.
Our Smokefree goal demands a limit on tobacco supply
Opinion: Have we left the effort to stamp out smoking by 2025 too late?
Smokefree 2025 plans needs targets, and funding - Hone Harawira
Smokefree 2025 won't happen unless Govt sets clear targets and money to achieve them.
Rongoā Māori: Plant chemical found in kōwhai helps smokers quit
A chemical found in the kōwhai may offer a cheaper medicine to help people quit smoking.
Call for tobacco-only stores with country 'way behind' Smokefree 2025 target
Smoking rates are falling but at less than half needed to reach the 2025 goal.
What's in your vaping liquid? Scientists to test for nicotine levels, alcohol, illegal drugs
Studies have reported large variations between labelled and actual nicotine levels.
Comment: Let's quit the shame game and help our smokers give up
Opinion: Half a million still addicted to cigarettes - here's what they need to quit.
Outdoor or indoors? Rules on smoking areas at bars could tighten after vaping law
The Ministry of Health wants feedback on how to define a non-smoking area.
Three packs a day: MIQ nurse helps 20 international fishermen quit smoking
A 40-year habit stubbed out in just 14 days.
'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illness
Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.
What does vaping really do to our lungs?
Major NZ study aims to answer burning questions around vaping's long-term effects.
New year, more tax: Price of cigarettes goes up again
The increase is smaller than in previous years.
Clean teens: Why are more young Kiwis snubbing drugs, smoking and booze?
New study aims to get to the bottom of curious "megatrend" among cleaner-living teens.
Christchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' too
The city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.