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Asbestos not a major health risk for NZ homeowners

In the News  |  Published: 15 April 201528 March 2016

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

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 January 201521 September 2015

A new analysis of e-cigarettes has detected formaldehyde-containing compounds in the vapour the devices produce, raising questions about their potential health […]

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Updated – Experts on regulatory bodies’ approach to GM products

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 March 201322 May 2013

UPDATED: Independent experts have responded to accusations that lax regulations are allowing potentially unsafe genetically modified products into  New Zealand […]

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What does volcanic ash do to jet engines?

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 June 201113 June 2011

Volcanic ash originating from the ongoing eruption of a Chilean volcano is causing disruptions to air traffic across New Zealand. […]

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Newsletter digest: Nanoparticle safety, NZ innovation, cellphone masts/radiation and soil carbon

Blog  |  Published: 25 June 2010

Concerns raised about nanoparticles Creating materials on the nanoscale is an area of science tipped to hold huge potential for […]

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NZ Herald: Kids’ cold medicines warning

In the News  |  Published: 09 June 2010

In response to concerns over the safety and effectiveness of some drugs aimed at children, the Ministry of Health has […]

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TVNZ/Newstalk ZB: Calls for restrictions on cough medicines

In the News  |  Published: 09 March 2010

Medsafe is calling for 70 cough and cold remedies to be banned from the shelves of supermarkets and dairies, citing […]

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