Researchers have issued a new caution over the use of Champix quit-smoking tablets.

Prison inmates are being given carrots as an alternative to cigarettes to help them break the tobacco habit.

The tobacco industry is squaring off for another bruising round in its war against the federal Government.

New Zealand is likely to follow Australia's lead on requiring tobacco to be sold in plain packaging, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia says.

New Zealand health experts are leading a push to make the world largely smokefree by 2040.

Researchers hope link to New Zealand native plant will boost appeal to Maori smokers

Smokers are in denial that their habit causes lung cancer and they should be offered tests that show their personal risk, a researcher says.

Smoking researchers say NZ's top priority should be banning smoking in cars with child passengers.

Mum was right: smoking is a filthy habit. But there's no need for it to be a dirty habit too, particularly when travelling.

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The fifty-year epidemic of lung cancer which has claimed at least one million lives in Britain may have peaked among women, figures show.