New ZealandFourth man arrested for dairy armed robberyThe robbers were armed with a shotgun and stole cash and cigarettes.25 Jul 09:43 AM
New ZealandCall for mandatory smokefree outdoor diningCancer Society Auckland Northland wants smokefree outdoor dining to be mandatory.19 Jul 08:25 AM
New ZealandRobbers fill washing basket with cigarettesThree armed and masked robbers fill a washing basket with stolen cigarettes.15 Jul 10:06 AM
OpinionAndrew Dickens: Is it fair to ban smoking in public places?COMMENT: To have a city declared smokefree is an oppression of a significant minority.05 Jul 08:34 PM
KahuBabies living in cars, garages before they diedMaori, Pacific Island babies far more likely to die unexpectedly in their sleep.21 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleNew study: one more way smokes harm kidsA new study links childhood second-hand smoke to the development of rheumatoid arthritis.17 Jun 10:22 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Cannabis reaches new high at GP conferenceCannabis was a major talking point at a GP conference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandSmoking ban: Supreme Court backs DHBThe Supreme Court has backed a health board's decision to ban smoking on its premises.14 Jun 02:32 AM
KahuGovt sets ambitious goal to reduce infant deathsGovernment wants to cut the number of sudden infant deaths by nearly 90 per cent.12 Jun 10:30 PM
LifestyleCouple given strict timetable for smokingA couple may now only smoke at certain times of the day after complaints from neighbours.10 Jun 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Sell cigs at chemist'Restricting places selling tobacco would help reach smoke-free goal, say experts.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuneral parlour bans smokingSteven Davey is saddened children smoke despite their parents dying of related diseases.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRestaurant's smoking convictions quashedA court battle on what "internal" means has seen a restaurant's smoking conviction quashed30 May 05:26 AM
OpinionWe need to act faster against smokingCOMMENT: Helen Clark is returning to the anti-smoking cause back in New Zealand.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCigarette vending machines the answer?COMMENT: Vending machines would stop thugs from targeting dairies, writes Rachel Smalley.21 May 09:23 PM
New ZealandDebate over cost as quit-smoking factorA debate has flared up again over whether cost is a factor in smokers deciding to quit.21 May 12:59 AM
LifestyleThe midlife health checklistHow to maximise your wellbeing in your 40's and beyond.20 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandTobacco giant above the law, expert saysIf Philip Morris wanted to reduce harm they would stop selling cigarettes, expert says.19 May 04:16 AM
KahuWTO ruling on plain packs important for NZ - ministersAn Australian legal victory could pave the way for plain packaging in other countries.07 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandTobacco giant 'selling illegally'A tobacco company claims its rival is selling a product illegally.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCash helps get nurse smokers to quitAre incentives to get people to quit smoking be the answer? Research suggest it may help.02 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleAutism in girls more likely if grandma smokedExposure to cigarettes in the womb affects a woman's eggs, researchers claim.30 Apr 03:14 AM
New ZealandCall to set e-cig purchase age at 21Calls for tighter regulations on E-cigarettes - including a minimum purchasing age of 21.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjuries make smoking more of a hazardSeven patients injured themselves while having a smoke at Waikato Hospital.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTime to treat smokers like human beingsCOMMENT: Smokers aren't lepers. We don't even treat lepers as badly as we treat smokers.08 Apr 07:03 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Put money where Govt's mouth isCOMMENT: Smoking trend in NZ is fortunately on the downward slope, writes Barry Soper.02 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessCashing in on cannabisMore than 80m Americans could be free to enjoy cannabis if a new bill proceeds.01 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandWelly cafes asked to help stop smokersWellington smokers could soon have to stub out, even in cafe outdoor areas.30 Mar 08:21 PM
EditorialEditorial: Vaping rightly given green lightEDITORIAL: Vaping decision is right but what took the health officials so long?30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy pay GPs to ask about smoking?Dame Tariana Turia questions whether we should pay GPs to gather smoking data.26 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandHas the quit smoking effort flatlined?The rate of smoking in Whanganui has not changed in three years - despite almost $1.7 million being spent to stub out the habit. A 15 Mar 08:30 PM
EntertainmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Matamata residents farewell beloved community hallMatamata residents look back on their memories of the Matamata Memorial Centre which is set to be demolished at the end of the month making way for a new multi-purpose facility. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Mar 01:20 AM
PoliticsMore smokefree zones from tomorrowSMOKE FREE: Rotorua Lakes Council staff Rachel Doelman (left) and Rosemary Viskovic with smokefree signage at Arawa Street bus stop.PHOTO/SUPPLIED 20 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandAccess to contraceptive pill simplifiedDoctors have expressed concern that the changes could undermine the relationship between women and their GPs.13 Feb 11:05 PM
