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May be the month to kick smoking for good
Hapai Te Hauora is using art to help whānau stop smoking.
I still remember the harrowing first time I told a smoker he was going to die of lung cancer
Telegraph: 'The idea that people ‘choose’ to smoke is rubbish to me.'
What is ZYN? The new nicotine craze making its way into NZ schools
The pouch brand has grown into the mainstream through social media.
Roles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turn
Five jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.
Students as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programme
Rubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.
Disposable vapes banned, sky-high fines for selling to kids by end of year
It forms part of the balance the Associate Health Minister is trying to strike on vaping.
Shane Jones shows little care for tobacco industry transparency rules
Shane Jones is an MP whose links to the tobacco industry have been questioned.
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
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
Māori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.
'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
Māori health group want smokefree decision sent to select committee,
'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?
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
Luxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.
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 legislation breaches Treaty - Māori health experts
Health advocates want Waitangi Tribunal to hear urgent case against new smokefree changes.
Opinion: Why it’s wrong to claim NZ on track to become smokefree in 2025
OPINION: We are only on track if we do not care about the harm smoking imposes on Māori.
'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
One parent called for 'moral leadership' from National.
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
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
The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.
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
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
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
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
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
But tobacco control experts say they are unlikely to be popular or help smokers quit.
Vaping for Māori and Pasifika teens on the rise
Youth vaping is dropping but wāhine Māori teen use is a concern.
Vape ban, fair pay and ceasefire efforts | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 11
Why vape users are being told to stock up, the big job on the Government’s list this week and Qatar not giving up efforts on peace between Israel and Gaza in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Face Nation / NZHerald
Mike Hosking: So far the new Government has done one very important thing
OPINION: As much as we want change, we want results more.
Northland doctors say scrapping smokefree legislation ‘ridiculous’
In a few days, the open letter had got the support of nearly 20 emergency doctors.