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‘I don’t want to kill someone’: Meloni’s smoking joke sparks laughter at summit
The 48-year-old Italian leader has admitted relapsing after 13 years smoke-free.
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Costello breached rules over mystery tobacco policy document
The tobacco notes pushed for heated tobacco tax cuts and downplayed risks.
Singapore tightens laws on 'zombie vapes' with harsher penalties
Tourists face deportation if caught using or supplying vapes.
Man arrested for importing 1m black market-bound cigarettes into NZ
The cigarettes, imported from China, were falsely declared as clothes.
How NZ is tackling the surge in illegal tobacco smuggling
Illegal cigarettes in Australia now make up half of all sales.
Jason Momoa recalls near-drowning in Maui surf
Jason Momoa almost drowned while surfing at Pe’ahi in Maui.
'Stupidity of the century': Man apologises for Paris war monument incident
He received a three-month suspended sentence for desecrating the tomb.
'Really?': Hospital smokers frustrate cancer treatment visitors
Despite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital's entrance.
Teenagers who vape are smoking at 1970s levels, study says
Telegraph: Research finds that among vapers, one third are continuing to smoke cigarettes.
Sam Egger: Youth vaping is a problem, let's look at the evidence
OPINION: Vaping rates rose from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024.
Non-smokers: A new face of lung cancer patients
New York Times: About 10-25% of lung cancers now occur in people who have never smoked.
Philip Morris lobbying claims in spotlight amid NZ First ties
Documents suggest Philip Morris aimed to advantage IQOS in the NZ market.
Robert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrate
OPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.
Why stubbing out smoking in France is a mammoth task
The ban makes no mention of vapes, popular among young people in France.
'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking ban
Violators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.
'Can't assume it's harmless': Experts warn on marijuana's heart risks
The average age of patients in the study was just 38, highlighting risks for younger adults.
Letters: New vape rules leave much still to be addressed
OPINION: More needs to be done to tackle vaping.
Editorial: New Zealand has the tools to tackle vaping
OPINION: When it comes to curbing vaping, we already have the ways and means.
Pair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court today
Customs has accused the pair of attempting to smuggle almost 500,000 cigarettes into NZ.
More than half of vape juices display the wrong nicotine concentration
New research has found more than half of vape juices sold in New Zealand display the wrong concentration of nicotine. Video / Herald NOW
BB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s death
Despite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains.
NZ's smokefree 2025 ambitions ‘up in smoke’, health group claims
'We’re just chasing a new kind of addiction and calling it progress.'
Far North Council moves to adopt smokefree and vape-free policy
Smoking rates in the Far North are higher than the national average, at 13% vs 8%.
Cancer runs in my family - how can I cut my risk?
New York Times: Lifestyle changes can lower cancer risk despite family history.
SkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokies
The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.
Strong support among reformed smokers for measures Govt dropped, study reveals
Study finds overwhelming backing for ‘smokefree generation’ and non-addictive cigarettes.
‘Crazy’: Advocates question Government’s vaping plan
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has announced plans for vaping starter kits.
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest ban
Those who defy the new prohibition could be fined between $74 to $443.
The lies ‘social smokers’ tell themselves – and how to give up
Telegraph: There’s no 'safe level' of smoking - stop before it’s too late.
I thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50
Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.