I went from being a non-smoker to a vape addict
Within months, I wouldn’t leave the house without one.
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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’.
Health agencies call for vapes to be prescription-only
Public health experts want vapes to be only used as a way to wean off nicotine.
Sickening footage: Mum watches on as baby forced to vape
Aussie mum hits back after video showed baby forced to suck on vape.
Tobacco outlets in Northland to decrease 91 per cent under new govt plans
Dairy owners' group against moves to restrict tobacco sales
Zac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking pot
Ex-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.
Dairy owners say plans to limit number of dairies selling tobacco will ‘decimate’ industry
'This is not a retail reduction plan but decimation.'
‘Playing havoc’: Isolated dairies say loss of cigarettes would have huge impact
A town 50 kilometres from the nearest cigarette? "That plays havoc on the people."
New Police Minister pushing for faster removal of cigarettes from dairies
The number of retailers that can sell tobacco in New Zealand will be reduced to 600.
Asthma Foundation: 'Hey, this isn't good for your lungs'
The Asthma Foundation says urgent action is required for vulnerable communities.
Celebratory bake or health hazard? The office cake leaves workplace divided
The ritual of sharing the humble bake has been compared to passive smoking.
Remaining tobacco outlets might become magnet for 'a lot of ram raids' - Nicola Willis
Nats say stores allowed to sell tobacco by end of 2023 could be targeted.
Zelenskyy addresses parliament, emergency housing overhaul & wet start to summer | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 December, 2022
Parliament prepares for rare address, more than 50 people seek compensation over sticky road drama and heavy rain on the horizon in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Three Waters advice exposed, vape product legal threat & cops shot dead in rural Queensland | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 December, 2022
Three Waters advice exposed, tobacco giant’s legal threat and six dead in Queensland shooting in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Milestone drop in smoking among Pasifika youth
Smoking rates for New Zealand Pasifika youth are at a record low of less than 2 per cent.
Council bans smoking, vaping outside hospitality venues
The ban will come into effect next year.
Smoking rates at all-time low, but still high for Māori
The Annual NZ Health survey shows the daily rate for Māori is still high.
Chinese man goes viral for running marathon while chain-smoking
50-year-old, known as "Uncle Chen", makes global headlines for his unusual running habit.
Schools install vape detectors as teen vaping rises
One in five secondary students is estimated to have taken up vaping.