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    Kiwis are being called on to back major changes - to reduce smoking-related deaths

    Kiwis are being called on to back major changes - to reduce smoking-related deaths


    With less than four years until the Smokefree 2025 deadline, the Government's proposing a new approach.

    It could include very low nicotine levels in cigarettes, and gradually increasing the age at which you can buy tobacco.

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says we lose up to 12 New Zealanders day each day because of smoking and secondhand smoke.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Hockey:
    The New Zealand women's hockey team have lost 2-1 to the United States in the final of their international tournament in Dunedin - after also losing to them earlier in the week 4:47

    Accident and Emergency:
    A determination from emergency services to continue the recovery at Mount Maunganui as soon as possible 4:37

    Living & Travel:
    More than 150 people have gathered at Mount Maunganui's Blake Park, braving a cool wind for a vigil for those lost in the landslide 21:57

    Law and Order:
    A 29 year old man has been charged with kidnapping after an incident in Blenheim yesterday morning 21:17

    International:
    A second person has been shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis. Here's what we know 19:37

    Motoring:
    Snell street in Waikato's Morrinsville, is closed following an earlier crash 18:57

    Skiing:
    Scotty James wins fifth-straight X-Games superpipe gold ahead of Milano Cortina Games 18:47

    Rugby:
    Japan international rugby coach Eddie Jones believes league is making big inroads into rugby's traditional domain 18:37

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix women have rocketed from 9th to second on the congested A-League ladder...after beating Adelaide United 3-1 at home in Porirua 18:07

    Basketball:
    Kiwi Finn Fisher-Black has ended cycling's Tour Down Under with a bang, crossing second in a sprint on the final stage to take 25th overall 18:07


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