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Tobacco stick health claims challenged – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 March 201811 April 2018

Smokeless ‘heat not burn’ tobacco sticks claims of reduced harm questioned in a new study. New US research finds that iQOS heat […]

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New ideas to get on track for Smokefree 2025 — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 02 August 201703 August 2018

Public health experts say we are falling short of our Smokefree 2025 goal and unless there is urgent action by […]

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Smoking on NZ television – In the news

In the News  |  Published: 01 June 2016

New research highlighting the prevalence of smoking on New Zealand television has been widely covered by the media. Researchers from […]

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Smoking on NZ television – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 June 201603 May 2017

It might be time to consider an ‘R’ rating for TV shows that depict smoking, say the authors of research […]

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Plain packaging regulations revealed – In the news

In the News  |  Published: 31 May 201631 May 2016

Draft regulations for introducing plain packaging for cigarettes have been revealed by the Government. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga […]

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Plain packaging accepted over time – expert responds

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 November 2014

While some smokers may oppose plain packaging on cigarettes, many come to accept and even support such initiatives after they are implemented, […]

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New plain packaging research – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 September 201204 September 2012

As New Zealand deliberates over the introduction of ‘plain packaging’ for cigarettes, a new study confirms that such measures reduce […]

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Smoking in films R18?

In the News  |  Published: 21 September 201121 September 2011

British public health experts have made a call for films depicting smoking to be classified as R18, but a New […]

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New research shows significant international support for smoke-free cars

In the News  |  Published: 05 December 2008

Newly published research conducted at the University of Otago by Dr George Thomson and Dr Nick Wilson has reviewed attitudes […]

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