Rushed vaping bill during Covid-19, grossly unfair - NZVA

New Zealand vaping representatives have joined forces to condemn the Government continuing with its plan to rush legislation through Parliament to regulate vaping despite the Covid-19 lockdown.

Missing Stewart Island Hunter located - NZ Police

A man reported missing on Stewart Island has been located.

The 39-year-old failed to return to his hunting group on Monday afternoon, but was found around 11.05am today.

The man was sighted from the air during an extended shoreline search at Chew Tobacco Bay.

Vehicle recovered following aggravated robbery - NZ Police

The silver Subaru Impreza station wagon sought by Police in relation to an aggravated robbery on Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, on Monday 23 March has been recovered.

The vehicle was located on Gladstone Road, Dunedin, yesterday.

Delay vaping bill and ensure product access - Vaping Trade Association

The Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ) has written to the Associate Health Minister, Minister for Small Business, and the Chair of the Health Select Committee asking for the legislation to regulate vaping to be delayed and for clarity going forward.

A chance to clear the air with new vaping rules - Health Coalition Aotearoa

The Health Coalition Aotearoa welcomes the Government's leadership in outlining vaping regulations and recognising widespread concerns about vape marketing.

Vape advocates want Govt’s position to WHO revealed

The position the Government will take on smoke-free nicotine products, such as vaping, at a key World Health Organisation meeting later this year, needs to be publicly known now, says the Aotearoa Vapers Community Advocacy (AVCA).

Services drive GDP growth - Stats NZ

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.5 percent in the December 2019 quarter, after a 0.8 percent rise in the previous quarter, Stats NZ said today.

Vape recycling expands into NZ homes

New Zealanders who vape can now responsibly dispose of their e-cigarette waste in two ways: drop off at Vapo stores or send their collected waste for free through the post.

Coronavirus-impacted businesses 'face consultation squeeze'

The Government’s decision to rush the bill to regulate vaping is unfair on local businesses now dealing with the impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, says the Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ).

World first e-cigarette recycling programme expands into homes - Terracycle

New Zealanders who vape can now responsibly dispose of their e-cigarette waste in two ways: drop off at Vapo and Alt. stores or send their collected waste for free through the post.