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
New ZealandSmoking among young teens nearly stubbed out - surveySmoking among young teen students appears close to being stubbed out, new survey shows.03 Apr 10:12 PM
BusinessSmoking ban, hot weather blamed for closureAnti-smoking move on laneway outside Auckland eatery killed business: licensee22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby deadLacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.12 Mar 04:18 AM
OpinionBen Pryor: Clarity on vaping needed to help smokers quitCOMMENT: Greater clarity will give more Kiwis the confidence to transition off cigarettes.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington beaches to go smokefreeThe beaches and a pedestrian area near Lambton Quay will go smoke free this year.07 Mar 03:12 AM
TravelLetters: Don't stamp on new ideasWhy can't we be more prepared to be inclusive, to share, to be tolerant of each other?19 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsLetters: Vaping views just hot airAs a long-time smoker, I believe vaping is the most certain method for quitting cigarettes14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandVaping and traditional cigarettes: both damaging to the lungs, research saysNew Zealand experts have slammed the study saying its methods are flawed10 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandSmoking in cars with kids bannedNew Zealand will join many other countries in banning smoking in cars carrying children.09 Feb 10:15 PM
OpinionNiki BezzantNiki Bezzant: Fruit and veges could save your lifeComment: Hair dye and power lines are unlikely to give you cancer - but what will?09 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJay Kuten: More inconvenient truthsJust like the fate of real possums, that paralysis can be fatal.06 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandVaping nearly twice as effective for getting smokers to quit, study shows"Cigarettes are really addictive because of the nicotine but it's the smoke that kills."04 Feb 03:18 AM
KahuLetters: Chiefs' Treaty role disputed'Accountability does not seem to be a part of the WDC's day-to-day operations'02 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandNew Year's resolution saves $40 a dayStubbing out tobacco addiction for health, family and savings.02 Jan 03:34 AM
KahuVape and save, health group saysVaping is promoted as a way to quit smoking and avoid the tobacco tax hike.31 Dec 02:45 AM
PoliticsChester Borrows: Big money going up in smoke'The unlawfulness of smoking cannabis creates far more evil than it prevents.'20 Dec 07:16 PM
New ZealandCiggies to cost more, despite impact on the poorGovernment to decide on further tax increases in the new year.20 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandFamilies going without to buy tobacco, report saysReport says New Zealand will miss smokefree target by a "wide margin"19 Dec 09:43 PM
New Zealand17,000 more Kiwis need to quit smoking each year to hit targetMajor changes are needed to reach the Government's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 target.13 Dec 04:00 PM
