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<i>Editorial</i>: Anti-smoking prescription too radical

Tobacco crime argument dismissed

There is no evidence of a spike in tobacco-related crime due to price increases, and claims of potential organised crime are being overblown, says Maori affairs select committee chairman Tau Henare.

Crackdown on tobacco displays edges nearer

Committee calls for radical tightening of tobacco laws

A select committee is demanding a radical tightening of tobacco laws, including fines of up to $10k for sales to minors.

Councils getting tough over ciggie breaks

Growing numbers of local authorities in Britain are forcing their staff to 'clock out' every time they take a cigarette break.

Plain does not sell as well

Councillor planning push to make all parks smoke free

Graphic warnings deter young smokers - study

Graphic images of the adverse health effects of smoking do deter young adult smokers and should be significantly increased in size, NZ research has found.

Prison ban could cause riots corrections

Dramatic slump in cigarette sales

Demand for tobacco has fallen 15pc at supermarkets since the tax rise in April - a far greater reduction than expected.

Aussies with time for lung cancer victims - survey

Anti-smoking drug concerns

Tobacco firm denies YouTube marketing

British American Tobacco (BAT) has denied claims it uses video-sharing website YouTube to market its products, as research released today from Otago University claimed.

Smoking marketed on YouTube - study

Big gains if tobacco sales end in decade

<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Our approach to booze has been pathetic

The health sector is overburdened by those who don't know how to look after themselves or don't give a damn, writes Gareth Morgan.