Editorial: Voucher scheme worth trying
Predictably, there is outrage over a scheme in South Auckland that offers women smokers a voucher for up to $300 if they stop smoking while pregnant.
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Tobacco prices jump after NY tax hike
A 10 per cent tax hike on tobacco introduced today will help more Kiwis escape a "creeping death", anti-smoking advocates say.
Plain packaged tobacco debate begins
Parliament will begin its debate on plain packaging for tobacco early next year, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has confirmed.
E-cig users sucking in more toxins than regular smokers - research
New research suggests people who smoke electronic cigarettes could still be inhaling a host of dangerous chemicals.
Criminal's smoke break getaway
A dangerous criminal escaped custody at the Dunedin Central police station while outside on a smoking break, police have confirmed.
More Kiwis stubbing out ciggies - survey
The latest annual New Zealand Health survey found that the number of adult smokers fell from 17.8 per cent last year to 15.5 per cent this year.
Anti-smoking backers hail decline
The fall of more than a quarter in the prevalence of smoking, hailed by tobacco-control groups, mirrors the declining sales of cigarettes and loose tobacco.
More Kiwis stub out smoking habit
Adults' rate of smoking has declined to 15 per cent in the latest census, down from 20.7 per cent in 2006.
Sudden infant death rate drops
The rate of babies dying prematurely or from sudden unexpected death in infancy has dropped sharply - but it's still too many, say child health experts.
Smoking while pregnant harms DNA
New research showing smoking causes severe DNA damage to the placenta will greatly motivate pregnant women to kick the habit, a quitting expert says.
Robert Beaglehole and Richard Edwards: Let's get fired up to stamp out cigs
The Govt is committed to the Smokefree 2025 goal - a low smoking rate of less than 5%. This is achievable.
Clue to beating heart trouble
Researchers hunting for the next blockbuster heart drug say levels of enzyme activity checked in their study can help to predict a person's risk of coronary heart disease.
Rise in younger people suffering strokes
The number of New Zealanders dying from strokes has dropped dramatically in the last 20 years, but it's affecting more young and middle-aged people, a major new study has found.
Trial run finds pluses in cheap
Cigarettes containing a very low level of nicotine can help people quit smoking, if they are cheap enough, a trial has found.
Where there is smoke ...
New Zealand scientists have unearthed what may be a main reason nicotine replacement therapy is not a failsafe cure for tobacco addiction.
Inside Big Tobacco's happy place
The Government wants the tobacco industry gone by 2025 but defiant cigarette manufacturers claim they will still be going strong. Their slogan: "We can."
Casino lounge gets smoking review
Approval for smoking in SkyCity's high-roller lounge may be stubbed out after it was challenged in the High Court.
Kiwi kids exposed to second-hand smoke in cars
Calls for a smoking ban in cars have been reignited by new research showing nearly a quarter of Kiwi youngsters are being exposed to second-hand smoke in vehicles.
Complaint over $600k lure to quit
An offer of a farm as a prize for smokers wanting to quit has sparked a complaint to Internal Affairs.
Smoker plan snuffed out
SkyCity's proposal to light up another smoker-friendly gambling area has been stubbed out.
Quitting smoking: It's a numbers game
What is the final straw that could help your friend or family member quit smoking? It differs for each smoker.
E-cigarettes deliver mixed results
Researchers say level of nicotine may be behind lower-than-expected number of people quitting smoking.