Smoking

The number of outlets selling cigarettes around the country is set to plummet from about 6000 to 599 on 1 July 2024

Smoking, vaping, junk food and alcohol were up for scrutiny at Health Coalition Aotearoa’s political panel on prevention, held last month in Wellington.

The Labour Party says it will limit the number of vape stores nationwide to 600 and introduce a licensing regime if re-elected, in a fresh bid to crack down on youth vaping

Smoking, vaping, junk food and alcohol were up for scrutiny at Health Coalition Aotearoa’s political panel on prevention, held this morning in Wellington

VAPING IS potentially harmful, research confirms, but it’s not clear yet whether it’s more damaging than smoking.

Vaping rates are rising as fast as tobacco rates are dropping, particularly in children and adolescents. Paulette Crowley takes a look at what part pharmacy could play in reducing vaping

Vaping rates are rising as fast as tobacco rates are dropping, particularly in children and adolescents. Paulette Crowley takes a look at what part pharmacy could play in reducing vaping

VAPING IS potentially harmful, research confirms, but it’s not clear yet whether it’s more damaging than smoking.

The Government is taking action to reduce the number of young people taking up vaping, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced

The government says it is unlikely to follow Australia's vaping crackdown - at least this term