Ashburton school incident: Reports of children unwell after ‘low reading’ of chemical found, two taken to hospital
A “low reading” of a chemical was discovered, Fire and Emergency Southern Communications’ shift manager Blair Walklin said.…
Emergency services attend chemical leak in Levin, police set up cordons
“We are currently going through the decontamination process.” Police confirmed officers have set up cordons around the area.…
ACS150 JACS Symposium kicks off in Zurich
On Jan. 12, researchers, journal editors, and notably Nobel laureate Moungi Bawendi, gathered in Zurich for a…
iHerb acquires Vitacost to accelerate U.S. market presence
“This is an exciting and highly complementary acquisition for iHerb,” said Emun Zabihi, chief executive officer of iHerb,…
ACG Parnell College chemical spill: Fire crews contain ‘nasty’ substance
A spokesperson said crews were still working to make the area safe. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Dave…
WorkSafe takes enforcement action against daycare at centre of chemical burns incident
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Plastic pollution could triple by 2040. New study offers four solutions
A new Pew model tracking 52 plastics and seven microplastic sources shows the crisis accelerating, with health and…
Christchurch daycare incident: Children reportedly injured by chemical burns, emergency services cordon off area
Multiple children have reportedly suffered chemical burns at a Christchurch daycare centre this afternoon. Police confirmed staff were…
Garlic shows promise as alternative to chemical mouthwashes: Study | Study is published in Journal of Herbal Medicine | Inshorts – Inshorts
Garlic shows promise as alternative to chemical mouthwashes: Study | Study is published in Journal of Herbal Medicine…
Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse
Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard…
Blue dogs spotted near Chernobyl after possible chemical exposure
On April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl power plant near Pripyat exploded, releasing radioactive material into…
Hot chicken chemical contamination fear: New World Te Kūiti recalls cooked chooks, says do not eat
The store said it would give full refunds for the products. “New World Te Kūiti wishes to apologise…