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![Casey Costello ignored Treaty breach warning on smokefree law repeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Casey Costello ignored Treaty breach warning on smokefree law repeal
Officials: The law would've given health gains for Māori at five times rate of non-Māori.
![Watch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Watch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repeal
Hipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.
!['One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says Jackson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says Jackson
Māori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.
!['Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the House](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the House
The bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.
![Stop the smokefree repeal - health agencies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Stop the smokefree repeal - health agencies
Māori health group want smokefree decision sent to select committee,
!['Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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.
!['Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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?
![Claire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Claire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continue
Luxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.
![NZ First Minister Casey Costello's notes on tobacco tax freeze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZ First Minister Casey Costello's notes on tobacco tax freeze
Notes suggest NZ First Minister Casey Costello was responsible for the tobacco tax freeze.
!['Smokefree generation': Aotearoa well on track to be smokefree next year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Smokefree generation': Aotearoa well on track to be smokefree next year
OPINION: NZ has recently had some of the most dramatic decreases in smoking in the world.
!['Absolutely appalled': Mum of teen vaper says axing Smokefree laws a step back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Absolutely appalled': Mum of teen vaper says axing Smokefree laws a step back
One parent called for 'moral leadership' from National.
![Jarrod Gilbert: Why Luxon was right about the tobacco black market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Jarrod Gilbert: Why Luxon was right about the tobacco black market
OPINION: When Luxon said our smokefree laws would form a black market, he wasn't wrong.
![Opinion: Luxon not wrong on NZ’s tobacco black market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Opinion: Luxon not wrong on NZ’s tobacco black market
The planned Smoke-free laws would have created a tobacco black market.
![From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ
The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.
![Doctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate minister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Doctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate minister
The 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.
![Fair pay laws, Cook Strait ferries and Israel's isolation | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 14](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fair pay laws, Cook Strait ferries and Israel's isolation | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 14
Parliament works under urgency while protests take over its lawns, safety concerns after mega-ferries project gets scrapped and why Israel’s becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Getty / NZHerald
![Smokefree protest: Hundreds gather at Beehive and Auckland for anti-Govt rally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Smokefree protest: Hundreds gather at Beehive and Auckland for anti-Govt rally
Hāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.
![Lisa Te Morenga: The planned repeal of the smokefree law has become personal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lisa Te Morenga: The planned repeal of the smokefree law has become personal
Opinion: Researcher says her dad is hooked on smoking, and there's nothing she can do.
![Smokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Smokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread support
Hāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.
![Snuff, chewing tobacco could be legalised to help smokers quit - but researchers are sceptical](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Snuff, chewing tobacco could be legalised to help smokers quit - but researchers are sceptical
But tobacco control experts say they are unlikely to be popular or help smokers quit.
![Vaping for Māori and Pasifika teens on the rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Vaping for Māori and Pasifika teens on the rise
Youth vaping is dropping but wāhine Māori teen use is a concern.