New ZealandCoke 'contributed' to deathCoca-Cola says there is not enough evidence to link the death of an Invercargill woman with her excessive Coke drinking, despite a coroner's report that found otherwise.12 Feb 06:05 AM
LifestylePregnant star busted smokingAn Australian TV star has caused opened a can of worms after being busted smoking while pregnant.07 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Talking to kids about smokingWe don't smoke and pretty much no one we know smokes so if our daughter sees someone puffing away in the street she is captivated, writes Shelley Bridgeman.14 Jan 12:20 AM
EntertainmentBieber explains smoking snapsJustin Bieber has vowed not to let his fans down after he was caught up in a smoking scandal.06 Jan 10:01 PM
LifestyleQuit smoking in 2013More than 200 smokers, keen to kick the habit for their New Year's resolutions, contacted Quitline this morning.01 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandContest helps smokers kick habitResearchers have hailed the success of group quitting competitions as a powerful way of giving up smoking.31 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's first completely smokefree cafeEnjoying a coffee and some lunch in the sun this summer just got more pleasant for customers at one ground-breaking Whangarei cafe.26 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandPrison smokes ban ruled unlawfulA judge has ruled a prison smoking ban is unlawful - a victory for career criminal Arthur Taylor, who challenged it in court.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandJails surprised by riot-free smoke banPrison bosses have admitted that they expected riots when they banned smoking in jails last year.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAmputee: K2 'takes away my pain'An amputee says if it were not for synthetic cannabis he would have to take 27 pills a day for chronic pain.28 Nov 03:33 AM
LifestyleStudy to investigate effect of cigarette prices risesWith the price of cigarettes set to go up again on New Years’ Day, a new survey will look at how smokers are planning to cope with the hikes.27 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandSmoke-free beaches could be nextSmoking at the beach could join bans at playgrounds and sports fields in the latest moves to make Auckland smoke-free by 2025.14 Nov 04:30 PM
KahuAction urged on South Auckland's high baby death rateNewborns and unborn babies in later pregnancy have been dying in South Auckland at a higher rate than the national average for most of the past decade.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmoking apps under fireResearchers say young are vulnerable and have called for app stores to explore ways of regulating content.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand$100 fine for cigarette litteringDropping a cigarette butt or chewing gum in Taupo could set you back $100 following changes to the council's littering policy.10 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandSupport for plain packetsUniversity of Otago researchers say the public support the plain packaging of tobacco - but the industry says the research proves little about real smoker behaviour.10 Oct 08:33 PM
OpinionToby Manhire: Anti-plain packaging ads are driving me BATsIt's as if the creative team's brains exploded on to a whiteboard and they gave it to a junior animator and said: Make this, wites Toby Manhire.04 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSparks fly over ciggiesPosters of a young woman smoking, displayed by a Kiwi clothing chain, have angered a health charity.01 Oct 04:30 PM
