New Vaping Report and FAQs

Everywhere you go these days, people seem to be vaping. What’s it all about, and why are so many people trying it out? Should we be worried?

Phil Kerslake's message to Jacinda Ardern: 'We're falling behind'

Described as New Zealand's "most prolific cancer survivor", Phil Kerslake says he's worried the country's falling behind in terms of cancer care, and is urging the Prime Minister and the Health Minister to pick up the pace.

World Ovarian Cancer Day

Cancer patients wait up to 12 weeks for urgent treatment

Cancer Society Medical director Dr Chris Jackson discusses the shocking figures which show that an alarming number of cancer sufferers around the country are waiting more than two months to start potentially life-saving treatment.

Cancer Society critical of Pharmac saying they 'lack accountability, lack transparency, are slow'

This morning on TVNZ1's Breakfast, Cancer Society's medical director Dr Chris Jackson said it was "beyond any shadow of a doubt" the access to cancer drugs and treatment was better in Australia, Canada and the UK than in New Zealand.

Dr Gabi Dachs is researching the potential role vitamin C could have in cancer progression

Philip Morris calls for tax break in switch from cigarettes to tobacco sticks

Philip Morris says it will switch to smokefree tobacco products as soon as this year but wants a tax break on its e-cigarette business.

World Smokefree Day 2019 marks start of new campaign leadership for Hāpai te Hauora and Cancer Society

Smoking and vaping in cars with children to be banned

The Smoke-free Environments Act will be amended to ban smoking or vaping with people under the age of 18 while in vehicles, parked or moving.

Southland man Blair Vining calls government to account over 'lack of cancer action plan'

Health Minister David Clark commits to improving cancer treatment for all Kiwis

Health Minister David Clark has vowed to get the ball rolling a national cancer plan to improve Kiwis' access to fair and consistent cancer treatment, regardless of where they live.

Cancer Care at a Crossroads Conference - Dr Chris Jackson

Our Medical Director, Oncologist Dr Chris Jackson writes about why we need the Cancer Care at a Crossroads conference now.

Newshub: Vaping business booming in New Zealand

There's been a 30 percent increase in people contacting Quitline this year, and 10 percent of them are using vaping as a tool to give up.

Calls for mandatory sunscreen testing after latest results

Cancer Society chief executive Mike Kernaghan says it's a no-brainer to have a proper standard for sunscreen. "We have the highest rate of melanoma in the world, yet we don't regulate a really important factor in protecting ourselves from the danger of UV rays."

Red faces: Only three sunscreens pass Consumer NZ test

Consumer NZ's latest test of sunscreens has found six out of 10 products did not meet their label claims.

Government proposes vaping and smokeless tobacco regulations

Mike's Christmas Appeal

Cancer warning as delays hit gynaecology services: 'Lives put at risk'

Government looking at ban on smoking in cars with kids

Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa has revealed she's been working to ban smoking in cars with children for a few months.

Ban smoking in cars with kids - Duncan Garner

Children are knowingly breathing in toxic smoke.