Asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild is unlikely to cause significant health problems for house occupants, according to a […]
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Formaldehyde in e-cigarettes – expert responds
A new analysis of e-cigarettes has detected formaldehyde-containing compounds in the vapour the devices produce, raising questions about their potential health […]
Continue readingUpdated – Experts on regulatory bodies’ approach to GM products
UPDATED: Independent experts have responded to accusations that lax regulations are allowing potentially unsafe genetically modified products into New Zealand […]
Continue readingWhat does volcanic ash do to jet engines?
Volcanic ash originating from the ongoing eruption of a Chilean volcano is causing disruptions to air traffic across New Zealand. […]
Continue readingNewsletter digest: Nanoparticle safety, NZ innovation, cellphone masts/radiation and soil carbon
Concerns raised about nanoparticles Creating materials on the nanoscale is an area of science tipped to hold huge potential for […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Kids’ cold medicines warning
In response to concerns over the safety and effectiveness of some drugs aimed at children, the Ministry of Health has […]
Continue readingTVNZ/Newstalk ZB: Calls for restrictions on cough medicines
Medsafe is calling for 70 cough and cold remedies to be banned from the shelves of supermarkets and dairies, citing […]
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