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![Opinion: How are young people accessing vape products?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: How are young people accessing vape products?
OPINION: Many countries are recording a rise in youth vaping.
![The Script frontman admits bandmate's death sent him 'off the rails'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Script frontman admits bandmate's death sent him 'off the rails'
The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan died unexpectedly in April 2023 after a brief illness.
![Workers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ‘poisonous’ workplace](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Workers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ‘poisonous’ workplace
Casino workers asked a judge to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing toxic effects.
![More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
![Big crime business: Wringing out the money launderers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big crime business: Wringing out the money launderers
There are many ways to launder dirty cash, but cops have a powerful way to strike back.
![Why you shouldn't vape if you want to have children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why you shouldn't vape if you want to have children
A protein that is a useful proxy for determining fertility is affected by vaping.
![I still remember the harrowing first time I told a smoker he was going to die of lung cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.'
![Roles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Outlawed vape products still being sold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Outlawed vape products still being sold
Some outlets have continued to sell banned vapes at reduced prices.
![New study reveals: Mentally ill and men are more likely to start vape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New study reveals: Mentally ill and men are more likely to start vape
University of Otago research shows psychological factors influence why people vape.
![Youth taking up vaping faster than speed of regulatory light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Youth taking up vaping faster than speed of regulatory light
OPINION: Fine line between vaping as a solution to end smoking and promoting the habit.
![Smoking vs vaping — what both do to your body from the first puff](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Smoking vs vaping — what both do to your body from the first puff
Can vaping really be less harmful? Experts weigh in on the short and long-term effects.
![Casey Costello ignored Treaty breach warning on smokefree law repeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
Watch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repeal
Hipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.
![Hipkins responds to National's smoking amendment bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hipkins responds to National's smoking amendment bill
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks in house about the smoking amendment bill. Video / Parliament TV
!['One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says Jackson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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=793)
'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.
![Officials urged Associate Health Minister to retain parts of smokefree laws](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Officials urged Associate Health Minister to retain parts of smokefree laws
Health officials try to save previous Govt's smokefree law changes.
![Casey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax advice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Casey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax advice
After multiple denials, Casey Costello has rolled back her answers on smoking.
!['Unexpected and interesting': What vaping does to your sense of smell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unexpected and interesting': What vaping does to your sense of smell
The research was sparked by emerging trends among young people.
!['Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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.