"We have lost hope in the system," owner says.

Tobacco was stolen for personal use or for the black market, a report said.

Ned Tapa has now been smoke-free for 15 months.

'It's like a plague. If it's strong in one area then it begins to spread across.'

"Smokers who relight cigarettes may be at higher risk of lung cancer."

Not enough's known about the potential harm vaping flavours might cause, scientist says.

"Cruella is inarguably the most famous Disney character who loves cigarettes."

Smokefree 2025 won't happen unless Govt sets clear targets and money to achieve them.

A chemical found in the kōwhai may offer a cheaper medicine to help people quit smoking.

Smoking rates are falling but at less than half needed to reach the 2025 goal.

Studies have reported large variations between labelled and actual nicotine levels.

A 40-year habit stubbed out in just 14 days.

Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.

Major NZ study aims to answer burning questions around vaping's long-term effects.

The city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.

Fifteen other councils have already included vaping in their smokefree policies.

Experts say the rate of cot deaths in NZ may be rising after years of decreases.

Winston Peters was taking a smoko at Otago University's Dunedin campus this afternoon.

16yo spent 10 weeks fighting for his life in hospital, needed artificial lung to survive.

About 2132 million cigarettes were sold last year - 193 million fewer than 2018.

Minority patients are missing out on better quality of life and happiness after cancer.

Too often it is vulnerable groups that are hit the hardest, advocate says.

Quit Group will wind up in June once it spends the $2.7m squirrelled away.

COMMENT: How has it taken so long to come up with such a vapid response?

"Literally every interval we are confiscating vapes. It's a huge concern," principal says.