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Smokers wanting to kick the habit needn’t be too worried about gaining a lot of weight after quitting, according to new University of Otago research published online in Nicotine and Tobacco Researc

The Ministry of Health guidelines for what can be considered ‘outside’ of bars were declared invalid by a court decision in September 2013.

Investigations of smoking initiation often focus on the experiences of children and youth.

The New Zealand Government is losing up to $89.1 million per annum in tax revenue due to tobacco brought in to the country from overseas, ASPIRE 2025 researchers estimate.

This article in the NZ Herald, shares the very important views of Robert Beaglehole and Richard Edwards.

This study examines young New Zealand smokers’ views of what would help them quit smoking.

In this NZ Medical Journal letter from ASPIRE2025 researchers George Thomson and Nick Wilson, they discuss the status of the New Zealand’s national smokefree law and the need for an upgrade and exp

This study was led by Dr. Heather Gifford.

Evidence suggests that widespread distribution of tobacco and point of sale (POS) displays of tobacco prompt impulse purchases and cue smoking.

The New Zealand government’s goal of achieving a smoke-free society by 2025 reflects growing interest in ‘endgame’ solutions to tobacco smoking.