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Online stores fall foul of tobacco law

The Foodtown and Woolworths supermarket chains will remove "light" and "mild" from cigarette adverts on their online shopping websites.

Tobacco expert shocked by nicotine level in NZ cigs

NZ smokers exposed to more tar than Aussies

NZ smokers are exposed to much more nicotine from cigarettes than are Australians, possibly because of a preference for high-nicotine brands.

'Insider' to give MPs lowdown on Big Tobacco

<i>John Loof:</i> Forget self-interest on tobacco sales

<i>Robert Young</i>: Only one way to cut lung cancer risk

Warning: the nanny state can seriously improve your health

Research shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives

Health service backs jail for unregistered tobacco sellers

<i>Roger Bull:</i> Fight's on for shoppers' freedom in face of tobacco zealots

Roger Bull argues that bans on product displays in stores impinge on consumers' right to choose.

Half population want end to tobacco sales - survey

Siblings' message packs punch

Are smoking bans useful in promoting health?

Influential iwi acts to prohibit tobacco

A large North Island iwi has adopted a bold strategy that will lead to a ban on bringing tobacco to events it controls.

Iwi to make marae tobacco-free

<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Smokers splutter while the middle-class huffs and puffs

Tobacco giant in IRD tax probe