Tobacco
The lobbyists, the minister, and the mystery document
Where there's cigarette smoke there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of it. Audio
Govt claims reducing tobacco retailers will increase ram raids: Data disproves
Data disproves the Government's claims that reducing the number of tobacco retailers would lead to an increase in ram raids according to a public health professor. The Coalition plans to repeal smoke… Audio
First, a smoke-free generation – next, a vape-free one?
New Zealand's a world-leader with its smokefree laws, but can it do the same when it comes to vaping? Audio
First, a smoke-free generation – next, a vape-free one?
New Zealand's a world-leader with its smokefree laws, but can it do the same when it comes to vaping?
AudioGovernment plan to stub out smoking draws mixed reactions
While a Māori public health agency is describing the government's smokefree plan as a "world first" step towards a healthier future, many dairy owners are worried they will have to shut up shop. Audio
Forager of the foreshore: mudlarking on the River Thames
There was a time when Mudlark-artist Nicola White was part of the high-pressure banking world in London, but she reached a point in her life when she wanted to do something she was really passionate… Audio
Setting Vaping Alight
John Safran is an Australian satirist, documentary maker and author, joins us to talk about his new book Puff Piece - a probing look into Big Tobacco and the vaping industry. Audio
Tobacco price hikes pushing black market, researcher claims
Tax policy aimed at stubbing out one health problem has potentially fired up another, according to a research author.
A new study analysed media reports of tobacco robberies from convenience stores… Video, Audio
New Zealanders' support for legalising cannabis is increasing
The latest Research NZ poll set out to gauge how Kiwis plan to vote in the upcoming Cannabis referendum. The results showed that almost half of those polled (46%) now say they will vote in favour of… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton and Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news from Aotearoa and abroad. Audio
Vape manufacturers follow Big Tobacco playbook
One in three year 10 students in New Zealand have tried vaping according to a recent national survey. This despite a growing list of deaths and lung illnesses linked to it. It's just history repeating… Audio
Snus tobacco petition considered at Parliament
Petitions to a select committee are sometimes a testing ground for impending legislation like the snus tobacco petition considered by the Health Committee this week. Audio
Snus tobacco petition considered at Parliament
Petitions to a select committee are sometimes a testing ground for impending legislation like the snus tobacco petition considered by the Health Committee this week.
AudioRegulations imminent for vaping vaccuum
Limits on vaping products are imminent, bringing them more into line with controls on tobacco - this amid criticism that a 'regulation vaccuum' has seen the proliferation of young vapers. Audio
NZ should be worried about Juul vaping device – US professor
Dr Alex Carll, an assistant professor of physiology at the University of Louisville, says the high nicotine levels in JUUL may present cardiovascular risks - and New Zealand should be concerned about… Audio
Big Tobacco ‘subsidising’ e-cigarettes for Māori
Tobacco giant Philip Morris is targeting Māori with its new e-cigarette, selling the device to them at half price and going to places with high Māori populations to promote it. Guyon Espiner… Video, Audio
Tobacco more available in poor communities
A Maori health organisation says it's unacceptable that tobacco is four times more available in poor communities compared to rich ones. Hapai Te Hauora says increasing the tax on tobacco is good but… Audio
Big brands "turbo-charging" marketing to young people
How big brands use new digital marketing tools to create and sustain new markets for junk food, alcohol and tobacco. Professor Gerard Hastings is a renowned British marketing expert who has been a… Audio
Are Flavoured cigarettes targetting non smokers?
New research has found that despite tobacco companies saying they're helping create a smoke-free future, products are being made to target new markets. Audio
Flavour capsules could threaten NZ's smokefree goal
Non-smokers are three times more likely to pick a flavoured cigarette option than an unflavoured one, new research has found.
