E-cigarettes could have a positive impact in hospital environments, research finds
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Stuff
Researchers say the use of e-cigarettes in hospitals should be given more thought, as they could lessen the stress of patients' treatment.
University report shows support for exclusive tobacco sales at pharmacies
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Stuff
Pharmacies may consider selling tobacco to help achieve New Zealand's "bold measures" of being smokefree by 2025, a research survey finds.
Vaping not enough for some cigarette smokers, Otago University research finds
Thursday, 8 February 2018
NZ Herald
Switching from smoking to vaping may not be as easy as it seems, a new study has found.
Palmerston North's largest mural ready for dedication
Sunday, 4 February 2018
Stuff
The wall of Palmerston North's Highbury Whānau Centre on Monrad Park now boasts what could be the biggest smokefree mural in New Zealand.
Palmerston North's bid for a smokefree city
Friday, 2 February 2018
Māori Television
Palmerston North City Council has teamed up with the community, local artist and many organisations to create the largest mural in town
Should vaping be treated as smoking in public places?
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Smoke-free advocates are pushing for Central Otago’s draft smoke-free policy to include a ban on vaping in public smoke-free areas.
Hopes 10 per cent rise in tobacco price will spur more to quit
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
TVNZ
Smokers are being urged to put down their cigarettes and use the increase in tobacco prices as motivation.
World's leading tobacco company Philip Morris vows to quit smoking
Sunday, 7 January 2018
NZ Herald
A cigarette company has stunned the public by taking out full-page ads in the United Kingdom declaring that its New Year's resolution was to "give up cigarettes".
Hāpai Te Hauora urges action on smoking in cars
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Scoop
Hāpai Te Hauora supports the recommendations from a study into New Zealanders’ attitudes towards banning smoking in cars carrying children
Tobacco industry admits that smoking kills
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Māori Television
The tobacco industry has been forced to advertise the deadly, addictive effects of smoking.