Cannabis use higher in legal states - Family First

The latest data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the most authoritative study on drug use conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), has found that cannabis use in "legal" US states among youth, young adults, and the general population has continu

Doctors call for reversal of food industry self-policing in battle against obesity

Senior hospital doctors are calling on the Health Minister to urgently reverse a decision which allows the food industry to self-regulate efforts to tackle obesity, saying it runs counter to the government’s Wellbeing Budget.

Remove profit motive from tobacco to deal with mass addiction - research

Governments worldwide need to create non-profit supply systems for tobacco and nicotine products because of their potential to cause significant and avoidable harm, researchers from the University of Otago say.

NZ launches world-first recycling initiative for vapes - Vapo and Alt NZ

New Zealand now has the world’s only free nicotine vaping products recycling programme.

Information sought following petrol station burglary

Police are asking for the public's help following a burglary at Caltex Washdyke, on Hilton Highway, Timaru, earlier this week.

About 3am on Thursday 12 December, one person wearing dark clothing gained entry to the premises and a large amount of tobacco was taken.

Queenstown Lakes Council mull smokefree beach trial

This Thursday, Queenstown Lakes District Councillors will be asked for approval to conduct a smokefree beach trial over the summer months.

Tala Pasifika applauds Pacific-Māori SUDI team-up

Tala Pasifika, the newly relaunched Pacific advocacy group, is welcoming a new partnership that supports health outcomes for Pacific and Māori babies.

Tala Pasifika Relaunches with new mandate

Tala Pasifika is a new initiative based on an existing idea; to unite Pacific peoples in action and improve health outcomes. The initiative is led by longtime advocate for tobacco control and Pacific wellbeing and health, Lealeilepule Edward Cowley.

PM reveals counterproductive Beehive vape debate - VTANZ

Confirmation by the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern that she’s pushing for vaping regulation to be delivered "as soon as possible" is being welcomed by the Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ).

NZ Taxpayers' Union congratulates NZ First for stance on tobacco tax

Responding to New Zealand First’s decision to oppose January’s hike in tobacco excise, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says: