New study shows availability of very low-cost products and significant gaps in retailer compliance threaten to undermine laws introduced one year ago to reduce youth vaping.

Introduction A growing number of countries are disallowing disposable vapes in response to rising youth vaping and environmental concerns. In June 2025, New Zealand ended disposable vape sales, restri...

New study shows availability of very low-cost products and significant gaps in retailer compliance threaten to undermine laws introduced one year ago to reduce youth vaping.

Researchers have quantified the “human cost” of firearm-related deaths and hospitalisations: 2000 years of life lost each year, with Māori three times as likely to be killed in gun crime than Pākehā.

Federal workers send Congress a letter pleading for help, but their trouble attracting signatures reflects fear of retaliation.

Opinion from Otago University: The Government's decision to reverse its support to limit the trading hours of off-licences, and also to remove the ability of communities to object to alcohol licences,...

Nitrate pollution in drinking water is increasing across Canterbury, forcing local councils to find alternative water sources. But it’s a band-aid to a bigger problem, an expert says

Indigenous scholars set out eight steps to stop marginalization in academia and to enable a shared Indigenous agenda in science.

Young people in Aotearoa are increasingly aware of oral nicotine pouches, but most oppose legalising their sale due to concerns about addiction and marketing.

Young people in Aotearoa are increasingly aware of oral nicotine pouches, but many oppose legalising their sale due to concerns about addiction and marketing targeted at youth.

Young people in Aotearoa are increasingly aware of oral nicotine pouches, but many oppose legalising their sale due to concerns about addiction and marketing targeted at youth.

As a coalition of health organisations and advocacy groups, we are calling on the Prime Minister Luxon: strip the tobacco and vaping portfolio from New Zealand First. It's the responsibility of leade...

Thousands of documents released through lawsuits against vaping company JUUL raise serious questions about the influence tobacco and vaping companies have had on public health policy.

Thousands of documents released through lawsuits against vaping company JUUL raise serious questions about the influence tobacco and vaping companies have had on public health policy.

Public health researchers at the University of Otago have called on the PM to show some leadership and remove the tobacco and vaping portfolio from...

Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts for their products.

Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and making...

Explainer - What exactly is being banned? What are the new rules? And what does it mean for the industry and vapers?

Disposable vapes will outlawed from Tuesday, alongside restrictions on advertising, loyalty schemes and discounting. But that will only go so far towards reducing the problem of underage use, public h...

Public policy and law experts urge New Zealanders to oppose the Regulatory Standards Bill, warning that it excludes key public values like health, wellbeing and environmental protection.

For New Zealand to achieve its goal to bring smoking under 5% would require more than 80,000 people to quit this year. To be equitable, 60,000 would need to be Māori.

New vaping legislation coming into effect on 17 June will tighten controls on vape product marketing and help reduce their appeal to young people, but the Government should do more to reduce vape stor...

The latest nicotine product is on the rise overseas, and experts say it’s being targeted at young people.

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Globally and in Aotearoa NZ, powerful commercial interests are shaping public policy, often at the expense of public health. What actions are needed to protect health and equity?

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Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.

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