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Reason Gen Zs are quitting vaping - and it's not because of their health
TikTok user has gone viral for starting a trend of quitting vaping.
Smoking ban reversal by new Government a backwards step
Stop-smoking legislation would've been another Kiwi world first.
Budding business: Martha Stewart's 'artisanal' CBD gummies
The flavours of her budding new business are "plucked straight from her own orchard".
Te Pāti Māori co-leader says smokefree reversal ‘systemic genocide’
PM Christopher Luxon says the comments are not helpful from a political leader.
Verrall accuses Govt of putting tobacco lobbyists ahead of Kiwis' health
And 'this Government is digging our people an early grave', says Te Pāti Māori.
Labour strongly criticises National's proposal to eliminate smoking regulations
Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall has attacked the Goverments smoking policy, calling it disgusting. Video / Mark Mitchell
Derek Cheng: Why the new Government wants to make it easier to smoke tobacco
What the research says about how smoking laws impact the local dairy and the black market.
Letters: What about education and health inequality?
OPINION: 'I’d be interested to hear Peters' and Seymour’s plans to remedy these issues.'
Focus: New coalition govt repeals world-leading smoke-free laws
The New National-Act-NZ First Government's smoking policy that repeals Labour's smokefree laws explained. Video / NZ Herald
'Scrapped the world's first generational smoking ban' - Global media's shock at NZ law repeal
The new Government's scrapping of smokefree laws has made headlines all over the world.
Analysis: Low-income families get up to $38 per week less to close Budget hole
Coalition talks have cost National dearly.
'Embarrassing internationally': Top Pasifika doctor slams plans to repeal smokefree laws
"We're going to go from the leader of the pack to the tail-end."
'Lives will be lost': Planned changes to smoking, vaping laws under fire
Laws to stop Kiwis lighting up to be gutted under Government says former Health Minister.
Smokefree law changes slammed as ‘completely backwards step’
Public health experts slam plans by the new coalition government to repeal Smokefree laws.
Guidelines to help youth quit vaping released
Around 1 in 5 high school students are now regular vapers.
Can very hot drinks lead to cancer?
Studies suggest hot drinks can cause cancer but experts say there are other risky factors.
Why you need to talk to your teens about vaping
Learn how to break the ice and engage in open discussions with your kids about vaping.
I went from being a non-smoker to a vape addict
Within months, I wouldn’t leave the house without one.
Fourth vape shop in Auckland mall labelled 'a disgrace'
Community advocates are furious, saying politicians should be doing more.
Dairy on a collision course over vape expansion
'They are not allowed inside the shop. So why would it make students more likely to vape?'
Teen vapers' dangerous new practice
Growing trend has parents and emergency services worried.
Dentist's frightening warning to vapers
An urgent warning has been issued to vapers after an expert noticed a disturbing trend.
Three arrests for smuggling nearly half a million cigarettes
The trio are due to appear in an Auckland court today.
Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping
Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.
More than two-thirds of Kiwis want to ban vaping, poll finds
A recent study found 10 per cent of year 10 students were addicted to vaping.
‘Ultimate tuakana’ chatbots support rangatahi
Digital tools have been launched for young tāne and wāhine who want to stop smoking.
Northland news in brief: Double-decker spotted; and Emergency Mobile Alert
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Urgent debate on vaping in NZ needed, says GP
Australia plans tough new measures in a bid to stop young people vaping.
'Detrimental effects': Nation outlaws vaping to 'protect the public's health'
'Why not ban tobacco as well?' says a critic of the law.
Experts urge vape shop restrictions to address ‘epidemic’
There's a call to limit the number and location of vape shops.
Jarden Brief: Marlboro maker inhales new e-cigarette company
Underage usage and health concerns stymied an earlier foray into vape sector.
Philip Morris’ CEO on quitting smoking and detoxifying the brand
Financial Times: Boss says tobacco group shifting from cigarettes to ‘healthy solutions’.