Smokefree message getting through in Napier

Napier cafes are proving to be strong supporters of the Napier and Hastings Councils’ joint smokefree policy.

Canterbury smokers being called to action to quit

Canterbury smokers are being called to action to quit for the sake of their family and protect them from the dangers of second hand smoke.

What better time to do it than on World Smokefree Day tomorrow - Tuesday May 31.

Nurses want plain tobacco packaging as well as price hikes

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is celebrating World Smokefree Day - a global event that draws attention to the effects of smoking, on Tuesday 31 May.

NZNO kaiwhakahaere, Kerri Nuku is clear about the need for stronger action to increase quit rates.

Smokers urged to stub out cigarette for good

Smokers are being urged to stub out that cigarette for good this Smokefree May.

Ex-smoker shares quitting tips for World Smokefree Day

"Imagine if I’d smoked for the last 25 years, well I’d be dead I’m sure of it," says Pauline Mohi.

Marlborough cafes challenged to go smoke free for a day

Blenheim Cafès go #smokefreeallday Café and restaurants in Marlborough are being challenged to make their outdoor dining areas smokefree all day for World Smokefree Day on Tuesday 31 May.

Most smokers want to quit - World Smokefree Day 2016

Smoking rates in New Zealand continue to drop.

Nelson Public Health Smokefree Coordinator, Karen Vis says according to the census the rates fell from 20.7 per cent in 2006 to 15.1 per cent in 2013.

West Coast smokers urged to quit on World Smokefree Day

West Coast smokers are being urged to quit for the sake of their family and to protect them from the dangers of second hand smoke.

What better time to do it than World Smokefree Day: Tuesday 31 May?

Mangere Town Centre celebrating nine years Smokefree

Mangere residents have reason to celebrate this month with their town Centre set to commemorate nine years since it became Smokefree in 2007.

Smokefree areas growing in Hastings and Napier

The new Smokefree policy in Hastings and Napier is getting the backing of some big guns: Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Hawke’s Bay District Health Board.