E Cigarettes

E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective as nicotine replacements for helping smokers quit, a new study suggests.

The US Food and Drug Administration is considering banning the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes, citing an "epidemic" of use among teens.

Smokers wanting to switch from conventional cigarettes to vaping, or e-cigarettes, are encountering unexpected hurdles, new research shows.

The government must take bold action to reduce smoking in Māori and Pasifika by 2025, researchers say.

There's not enough evidence that e-cigarettes are an effective tool in helping people quit smoking, the Ministry of Health says.

A health researcher and an economist are calling for the legalisation of vaping as an alternative to hikes in tobacco taxes. Audio

Calls are being made for the government to allow e-cigarettes with nicotine to be sold in New Zealand, in the same way nicotine patches are. Video