PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe lies ‘social smokers’ tell themselves – and how to give upTelegraph: There’s no 'safe level' of smoking - stop before it’s too late.29 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goalSmoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.23 Nov 11:17 PM
PoliticsNo extra funding for new smoking action plan as daily smokers increaseThe minister remained committed to reaching the target by the end of 2025.21 Nov 04:32 AM
PoliticsAuditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policyIt comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.08 Nov 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: Heated tobacco excise - some heet, and some light tooOPINION: Reduced excise on a less risky alternative ought to make sense too.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsUnion decries Casey Costello’s ‘unacceptable’ attack on Health Ministry stafferCostello argues the union and Labour misunderstand her comments.05 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandCaught on camera: South Auckland dairies illegally sell single cigarettesHidden camera exposes illegal sale of single cigarettes in Manurewa dairies. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike ScottWatch02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Herald investigation reveals illegal $3 cigarettes sold in Auckland dairiesThe Herald's Michael Morrah purchased single cigarettes at shops in Auckland's Manurewa02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo million cigarettes seized in smuggling operation, Auckland businessman arrestedCustoms said the haul was worth approximately $3 million in revenue evasion.01 Nov 04:16 AM
PoliticsCasey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflictNZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.31 Oct 12:45 AM
Politics‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s lifeCostello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.30 Oct 03:53 AM
PoliticsPeters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interestWinston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.24 Oct 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to goOPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaping regulations: Nationwide sting uncovers stores selling banned productsA group of anti-youth-vaping lobbyists have performed their own nationwide sting.03 Oct 06:12 AM
New ZealandCasey Costello releases ‘independent’ advice on heated tobaccoThe five documents are not decisive on the benefits of the products.03 Oct 05:39 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A closer look at the PM's Wellington apartment profitOPINION: Also in today's letters – speed limits, Casey Costello and teacher shortages.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCasey Costello will release mystery advice about tobacco productsCostello says she had never claimed heated tobacco products were safe.02 Oct 04:38 AM
New ZealandCostello’s tobacco tax cut plan stalledCostello's excise tax cut fails as IQOS device is withdrawn due to new regulations.01 Oct 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most benefit' of Costello's tobacco tax cuts goes to Philip MorrisTreasury warns HTP tax cut may worsen health outcomes, benefiting Philip Morris only.29 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cutOPINION: More than 100 countries already tax sugar-sweetened beverages.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe code at the counter: How a Hastings vape store sold cigarettes for $5An undercover agent used the code, leading to a prosecution and thousands in fines.24 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groupsOPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco casePolice and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.14 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nanny state nonsense': Tobacco policy document NZ First tried to hideCasey Costello originally denied such a document existed.25 Aug 08:17 PM
New Zealand'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goalThe minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.24 Aug 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How ethical are your KiwiSaver investments?OPINION: KiwiSaver funds have quietly invested in industries that cause significant harm.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister steps in after revelations police not enforcing vaping lawPolice haven't issued a single fine since the law came into force in 2021.20 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleShould ultra-processed foods come with a cigarette-style warning?Some scientists think ultra-processed food needs to be treated in the same way as tobacco.31 Jul 04:40 AM
LifestyleWhy quitting vaping is hard on your mental healthPeople who vape frequently are twice as likely to have depression, studies say.23 Jul 10:34 PM
New ZealandKiwi comedians delve into art of quitting smoking'I was on my knees, my eyes were tearing up and my cousins were pissing themselves.'22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to quit vapingNew York Times: E-cigarettes are common but the health system is yet to catch up.19 Jul 06:00 PM
