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?

As a long-time smoker, I believe vaping is the most certain method for quitting cigarettes

New Zealand experts have slammed the study saying its methods are flawed

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."

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.

Report says New Zealand will miss smokefree target by a "wide margin"

Patricia Prime, 79, talks about her short smoking addiction after finishing work as a kindergarten teacher ten years ago.

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

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.

Overall 14 percent of Kiwis are still addicted to the habit.

Smoking decline rates in Australia stall as experts argue over e-cigarettes.

Anti-smoking champion in Whanganui gets behind vaping as a means to quit cigarettes.

Shame of being spotted with a plastic shopping bag - like being caught smoking in public

Govt has also been told to put more money into promoting vaping and e-cigarettes.

Man justified selling the individual cigarettes on the basis it could help stop robberies.