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Public health at risk, tax cut labelled irresponsible

18 July, 2024

A 50% cut in excise tax on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) seems to be more of a win for big tobacco than a genuine attempt to reduce smoking....

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Hit-and-run victim first Kiwi to run across Australia and America

5 July, 2024

Nick Ashill runs 4000km over 74 days - Perth to Sydney - for respiratory disease awareness....

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NZ should mirror Australia's new vape law

28 June, 2024

"This legislation sets a powerful example for New Zealand and other countries grappling with the rise of vaping amongst young people."...

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Youth want tighter vaping controls

17 June, 2024

Students want Government to stop the sale of vapes in dairies, petrol stations and supermarkets, raise the price, and have a prescription-only model....

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Keeping homes warm and healthy: insulation and heating grants in New Zealand

5 June, 2024

Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours....

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Asthma-related hospitalisations plummet, NZ leads the world in asthma management

29 May, 2024

There was a 17 per cent decrease in hospital admissions in NZ for asthma between 2019 and 2022, proving Aotearoa is leading the way in effective asthma ...

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Budget needs to help eradicate the pest that is youth vaping

28 May, 2024

"It is time for the current Government to listen - truly listen - and help us to eradicate the pest that is youth vaping."...

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2024 Respiratory Achievers' Awards Winners

24 May, 2024

This evening honoured and celebrated the achievements of New Zealanders living with respiratory conditions....

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‘A silent killer’ - call for ban of unflued gas heaters

14 May, 2024

"While these heaters might be cheap to buy, the cost to your respiratory health could be high."...

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'It's pretty horrible seeing your child's lips turning blue' - mum recounts life-threatening asthma attack

6 May, 2024

11-year-old Jamie Ross’ lips turned blue, and he couldn’t catch his breath. Not even his mum - a nurse - and his dad - a paramedic - could help....