A “mystery shopper” investigation of vape stores in Greater Wellington has found ID enforcement lacking, and vapes being sold in breach of new […]
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Epigenetic changes in smokers v. vapers – Expert Reaction
E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to the cells lining their cheeks as smokers, according to new international research. These ‘epigenetic’ […]
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Tobacco industry influence in Aotearoa – Expert Q&A
Before it was announced that smokefree laws were being repealed, NZ ranked second in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index […]
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WHO says NZ’s tobacco control nearly among the best in the world – Expert Reaction
New Zealand is one step away from joining a small club of countries that have implemented all of the World […]
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Youth vaping targeted by new rules – Expert Reaction
Disposable vapes will be banned from August as the government announces new rules aimed at stemming the number of young non-smokers […]
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Australia bans non-prescription vaping – Expert Reaction
Vapes with flavours and bright colours will be restricted, and non-prescription vape imports will be more tightly controlled in Australia. The […]
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Election 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
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Vaping bill passes – Expert Reaction
After almost two years, The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Vaping Amendment Bill has been passed. Key aspects of the […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019
From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]
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Vitamin E acetate found in lungs of vaping victims – Expert Reaction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is narrowing in on vitamin E acetate as a potential cause of […]
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