Janet Hoek
New vape regulations won't stop kids vaping: academic
New regulations on vape products come into force from today but a public health expert says the change won't do anything to stop the rise in young people vaping. All retailers, manufacturers and… Audio
Another battle in the anti-smoking war
A new skirmish in the war against tobacco aims to stub out a whole new generation of smokers. Audio
Another battle in the anti-smoking war
A new skirmish in the war against tobacco aims to stub out a whole new generation of smokers.
AudioSmokefree proposals could be game changer - health researcher
Marketing experts say today's Smokefree proposals could be a game changer for helping people wean themselves off their addictions to tobacco. Audio
Slashing nicotine in cigarettes a smart move, says expert
A Government plan to slash nicotine in cigarettes is being lauded as smart, bold and realistic. A proposal released by Associate Minster of Health Ayesha Verrall includes reducing the amount of… Audio
How the tobacco industry targets teenagers
The tobbacco industry has some new marketing strategies. Audio
Vape giveaways “despicable”: public health academic
A public health academic says British American Tobacco is using aggressive marketing tactics in a deliberate attempt to get a new generation hooked on nicotine. Two free music events held earlier this… 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
Plain cigarette packaging comes into force
Plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco came into force yesterday but Otago University researchers say although it's a good start the government needs to "step up" to make the country smoke free by… Audio
Smoking and Our Young People - Professor Janet Hoek
It could be the next step in stopping young people smoking. Otago University researchers have found that cigarette sticks with printed health warnings or unattractive colours, could enhance the… Audio
Social smokers back having smokefree ban outside bars
Research from Otago University shows most social smokers back extending the smoking ban outside bars, clubs and cafes. Audio
