Why we need a reality check on dairy robberies - Hapai Te Hauora

After an increase in excise tax on tobacco on January 1st, communities and smokefree advocates are calling for greater protection of those most affected by thefts from dairies.

'Vaping the way to beat tobacco tax increases and kick smoking'

Wāhine Māori across Aotearoa are paving the way by encouraging other wāhine to switch to vaping following the annual tobacco excise tax increase on January 1st.

Exporters first to benefit as CPTPP takes effect today

New Zealand exporters are among the first to benefit from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership which takes effect today.

Myth busting the effects of vaping - Hapai Te Hauora

The government believe vaping products "have the potential to make a contribution to the Smokefree 2025 goal and could disrupt the significant inequities that are present." However, there appears to be no current plan to allocate funding for whānau to use vapes.

Cost of smoking increasing, but quit and get $200 - MidCentral DHB

Following a rise in the price of cigarettes and loose tobacco products from 1 January 2019, MidCentral DHB is expecting an increase in the number of people accessing stop smoking services.

Ministry releases evaluation of the tobacco excise increases

The Ministry of Health has released a new report into the impact of tobacco excise increases as a contributor to the Smokefree 2025 goal.

Since 2010, the excise tax rate on tobacco has increased 10% per annum and the annual CPI adjustment.

Rotorua Police investigate aggravated robbery

By Detective Leonie Smith, Rotorua CIB:

Rotorua Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that took place at the Lynmore Junction BP on Te Ngae Road on Monday 10 December.

Kiwi company advertises vaping to beat big tobacco

The New Zealand-owned and operated company responsible for the country’s first vaping television commercials, Alt, says it had little choice in advertising now and is confident the Advertising Standards Authority will not take issue.

Popular Christchurch eatery joins the Fresh Air Project

Fush eatery in Wigram is the latest venue to go smokefree as part of the Fresh Air Project, a collaboration between the Cancer Society and the Canterbury District Health Board, along with support from the Christchurch City Council.

Vype ePen 3 launches in New Zealand - BAT NZ

Vype, British American Tobacco’s flagship e-cigarette brand, has launched the Vype ePen 3 in New Zealand. Vype is a leading vapour brand in the UK and sold in a number of countries around the world.