Superdeal NZ today issued a recall for 15 of its products sold at more than 100 stores after some samples were also found to contain asbestos.
Health
3:17pm
Simeon Brown said the Government was taking a "precautionary approach" given "uncertainty" in the evidence about the medication's benefits or risks.
Wednesday 6:23pm
Health NZ confirms one new case, while one previously reported case has been removed from the total after being diagnosed overseas.
Wednesday 1:06pm
Whether a patient becomes menopausal after medical treatment will depend on a range of factors.
Wednesday 6:00am
An ambulance was called after the Melbourne 15-year-old had accidentally consumed nuts while at a relative's house and became short of breath.
Tue, Nov 18
The long awaited expansion of the Emergency Department was opened by the Health Minister earlier this month.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including weather warnings back in force, a spate of suspicious fires in Dunedin, and the stoush over Vegemite in prison.
1:31
Without treatment, Marburg can be fatal in up to 88% of people who fall ill.
An expert explains the risk and advises how the contaminated products should be handled.
Mon, Nov 17
Two different strains of antibiotic antibiotic-resistant enterococci have been identified on one ward.
Fears over asbestos-contaminated sand have led to the closure of at least eight schools today after a list of recalled products grew over the weekend.
Detection is not prevention, writes Joseph Boden.
Many people rely on diet sodas for a refreshing boost without the sugar, but are they a healthy choice?
Life
Sun, Nov 16
The latest case was infectious while catching Wellington school buses, and travelling through Wellington and Auckland airports.
Sat, Nov 15
The products identified were a 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, and anko brand Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand sets sold at Kmart.
A stated objective of 70% compliance by now is instead sitting at a lowly 36%.
Fri, Nov 14
Fifteen primary schools and three preschools were shut in Australia, after traces of chrysotile asbestos was found in a coloured sand used for craft and sensory play.
Rainbow sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics were recalled because a naturally occurring asbestos was found during testing.
The parents of at least two babies sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak are suing the makers of the ByHeart baby formula at the heart of a nationwide recall.
One mother desperately wants others to know the true consequences of taking the medications during pregnancy.
It's good to know the difference because one is contagious and the other is not.
Michelle Webster's contribution to the morning tea resulted in colleagues reporting various symptoms and led to the Hawke's Bay Hospital unit being shut down for the day.
Thu, Nov 13
Sweaty, sticky and struggling with scary dreams? Auckland Sleep founder Sumit Samant explains how the heat may impact your rest.
A study has raised concerns about melatonin, one of the world's most commonly prescribed sleep aids. How sound is it?
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment said people need to stop using the products immediately.
Business
Wed, Nov 12
