New ZealandDHBs offering fewer smokers help with quittingSmoke-free campaigners disappointed at trend.15 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandDairy owners' fears as tobacco tax rises againAn automatic 11.46 per cent increase will go ahead tomorrow.31 Dec 05:29 AM
New ZealandHeather du Plessis Allan: Why I'll vote for cannabis legalisationCOMMENT: This isn't a referendum on whether Kiwis should smoke.04 Dec 05:44 AM
EntertainmentNoiseworks guitarist Stuart 'Chet' Fraser deadNoiseworks guitarist has died after a three-year lung cancer battle.02 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandTobacco laws prevent vaping crackdownOutdated legislation for vaping and e-cigarettes are preventing a crackdown on them.29 Nov 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Where there's smoke there may be disinformationCOMMENT: Why regulate the marketing and display of vaping products?29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vaping concerns are more than pufferyEditorial: Principals' testimony on the rise of vaping among students is a call to action.29 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuNZ First breaks rank to oppose cigarette price riseWinston Peters says the price rise will disproportionately "gouge" the poor.29 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandA third of kids are vaping - principalsSchools and health groups call for quick action against vaping.26 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandAlcohol causes more harm than cannabis, says addiction expertThe political focus on cannabis reform is drowning out debate on the bigger problem.15 Nov 10:01 PM
EntertainmentRapper reveals staffer's sole 'occupation' is to roll jointsSnoop Dogg employs a "professional blunt roller".18 Oct 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Devery: Vaping is our best chance to quit tobacco for goodComment: We are an industry fighting back, but it not about stopping restrictions.10 Oct 04:51 AM
New ZealandCould the cure to smoking be found in... smoke?Compounds in tobacco smoke might ironically prove key to stubbing out the harmful habit.08 Oct 12:49 AM
WorldMost vaping-related injuries linked to marijuana productsBlack-market marijuana vaping devices could be the answer to what is making people sick.27 Sep 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Do you vape? It's killed eight people so farComment: Oils combined with THC or nicotine at high temperature are believed responsible.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey findsThe Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.22 Sep 05:00 PM
VideoThe dangers of smokingSmoking tobacco has many harmful effects. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandNicotine-based vapes, plus patches most effective method to quit smokingNicotine-filled vapes could help people give up smoking faster.09 Sep 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Green Fairy' provides homemade cannabis products to sick peopleExperiencing the drug's medicinal benefits has some Northlanders backing its legalisation.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool census: Parents firm against cannabisSchool census - another pointer to declining support for legalising cannabis?29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi vape retailer says illness reports 'deceiving and misleading'US officials are working to determine any connection between vaping and the illnesses25 Aug 08:53 PM
WorldFrom hiking enthusiast to 'on death's door' within daysThe doctor told the family the 20-year-old's condition was linked to vaping.25 Aug 03:56 AM
CrimeTobacco sold to underage customers in WhangāreiMedical Officer: "Retailers are contributing to nicotine addiction by selling to children"21 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBurns, broken teeth and explosions: Vaping injuries on the riseIn the past four years, ACC has received 76 claims for e-cigarette or vape injuries.30 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleYouTuber star films monkey 'smoking weed'The YouTuber can be seen laughing before patting its head and asking: "You high, bro?"15 Jun 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns loom vaping is being marketed as 'cool lifestyle choice'"It suddenly appears like it's a cool thing to do rather a method to quit smoking."10 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandArthur Taylor: Why more prisoners should serve their sentence in the communityLong-time prisoner Arthur Taylor has hit out at the treatment of inmates.08 Jun 04:37 AM
PoliticsLetters: Smoke out disadvantagedAt the end of the day, smoking is a personal choice and should remain so.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPetrol station refuses to sell cigarettes"This is a massive step for the community", advocate tells.30 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandSmoking gun: Nine retailers caught selling tobacco to teenagersAuckland Regional Public Health Service identified the retailers over a two-week period.14 May 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow 800 New Zealand cancer patients could be saved every yearHamilton mum-of-five battling brain cancer wants New Zealanders to know there's hope.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandResearchers find an easier way for smokers to quitSmokers have better chance of quitting by using nicotine gum and patches at the same time.20 Apr 10:59 PM
LifestyleWhy are strokes on rise for the young?Modern lifestyles play a part in risk — smoking, alcohol and being overweight.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandService station owner may axe tobacco productsTobacco products taken from Parua Bay Gas and Four Square ram raided for very little.08 Apr 04:29 AM
