Māori smoking rates still high as vaping soars.

50-year-old, known as "Uncle Chen", makes global headlines for his unusual running habit.

One in five secondary students is estimated to have taken up vaping.

The director general of health can order recalls of products if unacceptable health risks.

The plan includes the removal of nicotine from tobacco and a reduction of outlets.

Under the bill, a maximum number of retailers would be approved to sell tobacco products.

About 14 people a day die due to smoking tobacco, disproportionately affecting Māori.

The funding will enhance specialist investigations and enforcement within NZ Customs.

Dargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases

Despite increased use, vaping is still considered a better alternative to smoking

CCTV shows the people running into the store and grabbing everything they possibly can.

Research shows smokers more likely to get severely ill or die if they contract Covid-19.

While fewer year 10s are smoking a survey has found an increase in vaping.

Vape sellers are reassuring their products are safe despite an increase in injuries.

Smoking rates have decreased across all ethnic groups.

Han Zhang said he turned to the cigarette scheme after struggling to get a mortgage.

The minister responsible says there will be focus on enforcement.

December 9 2021 People aged 14 and under will soon never be able to legally buy tobacco, under new legislation being announced today. PM Jacinda Ardern said the action plan was focused on ensuring young people did not take up smoking in the first place.

The Government aims to slash smoking rates to 5 per cent of the population.

While people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.

The new law comes enforce from Sunday.

"Clear discrepancies between ingredients listed and what we detected in the lab."

Most sudden infant deaths are preventable if safe sleeping practices are followed.