Smokers have better chance of quitting by using nicotine gum and patches at the same time.

Modern lifestyles play a part in risk — smoking, alcohol and being overweight.

Tobacco products taken from Parua Bay Gas and Four Square ram raided for very little.

Smoking among young teen students appears close to being stubbed out, new survey shows.

Anti-smoking move on laneway outside Auckland eatery killed business: licensee

Lacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.

COMMENT: Greater clarity will give more Kiwis the confidence to transition off cigarettes.

The beaches and a pedestrian area near Lambton Quay will go smoke free this year.

Why can't we be more prepared to be inclusive, to share, to be tolerant of each other?

New Zealand will join many other countries in banning smoking in cars carrying children.

Comment: Hair dye and power lines are unlikely to give you cancer - but what will?

Just like the fate of real possums, that paralysis can be fatal.

"Cigarettes are really addictive because of the nicotine but it's the smoke that kills."

'Accountability does not seem to be a part of the WDC's day-to-day operations'

Stubbing out tobacco addiction for health, family and savings.

Vaping is promoted as a way to quit smoking and avoid the tobacco tax hike.

'The unlawfulness of smoking cannabis creates far more evil than it prevents.'

Government to decide on further tax increases in the new year.

Major changes are needed to reach the Government's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 target.

The cannabis they want to legalise is strong stuff these days.

Govt announces proposed plans to ban vaping in bars, restaurants and workplaces.

New regulations are a step in the right direction, says vaping business owner

Woman who shed 50kg warns of obesity-cancer links.

A new study suggests the products make smoking more appealing.

The Whanganui bloggers putting their lives online

The latest twist in the battle to find new customers.

COMMENT: Smoking comes obscured by a stinky cloud of ironies.

Jenni Murray, 68, who smoked 20 cigarettes a day for most of her life has finally quit.

Five more destinations banned e-cigarettes with punishment ranging from fines to prison.

Smokers are kicking their cigarette habit but not everyone is happy.