Tuakau chemical incident: Petrol or oil-based product suspected in contamination scare
IAWAI chief executive Peter Winder said investigators were looking at a potential source near to the wastewater pump…
Pak’n Save Clendon pork mince recalled over plastic contamination
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Unresolved Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Raises Questions About CDC Cuts
The CDC has experienced several budget cuts under the Trump administration, which may have affected it’s ability to…
Kerikeri pensioner’s 30-year fight over ‘stinking’ stormwater drain
“I gave permission, but only for the retirement village, not for everything else … the council has let…
Glenfield Pool shutdown: Leisure centre forced to close due to glass shards in water
“The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority, and we are thankful that no one…
Fatberg triggers sewage leak in Rotorua, forcing closure of popular water hole
This blockage caused an overflow from a sewer manhole on Jameson Ave, which was detected on Wednesday. “The…
Dumpster-divers rummage through Wellington woman’s flood-contaminated rubbish
Van Rinsvelt, 24, threw a lot of items out after they were soaked with a mixture of what…
The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand art sets after asbestos found in test
“We’re very sorry for any worry and inconvenience this will cause, and we’ll do everything we can to…
The ‘mudcrabs’ volunteering to remediate Sydney’s Cooks River from toxic pollution
Scurrying about the banks of Sydney’s Cooks River, an army of volunteers known as the ‘mudcrabs’ is working…
Canterbury swimming spots closed after sewage contamination warning
Swimming in the water in the meantime risks contact with bacteria and other pathogens, said Dr Imogen Evans,…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Asbestos sand contamination also affecting New Zealand, after 70 Australian schools close
Early childhood centres and schools in New Zealand are following Australia’s lead and hurrying to remove and dispose…