Category: health
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Media Monitor: Time Reports on Possible US Attack on Iran
Time Magazine is reporting that former President Trump is considering a U.S. attack on Iran, demanding “unconditional surrender.” Time said Trump allies are falsely linking Democrats to a Minnesota suspect, despite the suspect’s apparent support for the former President. Time…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Approves Magic Mushrooms, Scraps Census
1 News is reporting that Medsafe has approved the sale of over-the-counter melatonin and the prescription of medicinal psilocybin. It said melatonin, used for insomnia and jet lag, will soon be available in pharmacies without a prescription. Also, New Zealand…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Census Scrapped, Melatonin OTC
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's traditional Census form will be scrapped from 2030. Statistics Minister Shane Reti said the five-yearly count, which has existed in a similar format for more than 70 years, will be replaced with…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportWorldScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementTransportationLegal CensusShane RetimelatoninpsilocybinTaine TuapikiAlfred SmalleyRNZ News
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Kane Patena Appointed as New Director of Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has named Kane Patena as its next Director of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive, succeeding Keith Manch upon his retirement at the end of the year. The appointment follows a six-month international search conducted by…
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Media Monitor: Firefighters Battle Auckland Supermarket Blaze
Radio New Zealand is reporting that dozens of fire crews are battling a blaze at a central Auckland supermarket. It said the fire at the New World supermarket in Freemans Bay broke out around 11 a.m. Tuesday. All customers and…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWeatherWorldSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceDisastersEmployment and LaborMiddle East Radio New ZealandAucklandNew World supermarketFreemans BayHealth NZElliot CameronFrances Anne PhelpsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Vape Ban, Sick Leave, and Attack on Iran
RNZ is reporting that new regulations for disposable vapes take effect Tuesday in New Zealand. It said the changes include a ban on disposable vapes and stricter advertising rules. Also, the Minister in charge of reviewing sick leave policies says…
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Media Monitor: NZ Sick Leave, Vape Rules, International Tensions
Media Monitor: 1 News is reporting that the New Zealand government's sick leave policy is under scrutiny after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggested potential cuts to entitlements. The minister responsible for reviewing the policy clarified that there are no plans…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldEntertainmentBusinessMiddle EastUnited StatesSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceTradeFilm and TVLaw EnforcementEconomyLabour Party sick leavevapeIsraelIranMinnesotaSamoanfashionOne News NZ
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Media Monitor: Boat Fire Contained in Stanmore Bay
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a boat caught fire in Stanmore Bay early Sunday morning. It said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at Stanmore Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze. No injuries…
HealthSportScience & TechnologyWorldWeatherMedical ScienceFilm and TVGeneral Weather Radio New ZealandStanmore BayWhangaparāoa PeninsulaBoat FireMingma TsiriMt. EverestFirefightersRNZ News
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Consumer NZ Seeks Nominations for 'Yeah, Nah' Awards, Highlights Sunscreen Failures
Consumer NZ is calling for nominations for its annual Yeah, Nah Awards, which highlight disappointing products and services. Nominations are open until June 30. In other news, Consumer NZ recently tested 20 sunscreens, finding that 11 did not meet their…
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Woori Kimchi Minced Raw Garlic Recalled in New Zealand
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall for all batches and dates of Woori Kimchi brand Minced Raw Garlic. The recall is due to a lack of required food safety controls. Consumers are advised not to consume the affected…
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Ten Arrested on Drug Charges in Southland and Otago
Ten individuals have been arrested and face over 70 drug-related charges after a series of search warrants were executed in Southland and Otago. The operation, named Strata, targeted drug dealers with gang connections, according to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Israeli strikes in Iran, investigator reviewing ex-cop's rape conviction
RNZ is reporting that Israel has conducted strikes on what it claims are military and nuclear sites in Iran. It said that Israel has declared a state of emergency, with Defence Minister Israel Katz suggesting retaliation from Tehran is possible.…
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Police Expand Mental Health Response Programme
Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme will be extended to a final group of districts starting Monday, aiming to improve access to mental health support. The initiative includes Health NZ districts Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui, and MidCentral,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Disposal, Drone Incident, and Housing Case
RNZ is reporting that a second-hand bookstore owner in New Zealand is upset over the National Library's plan to dispose of half a million books. It said the library claims it has been trying to re-home the books since 2018,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on axe attack report, missing woman, and Israeli ministers ban
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Christchurch police did not investigate a report from Hillmorton Hospital nurses about a mental health patient who claimed to have attacked a woman with an axe. RNZ said the police cited limited information and…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportAustraliaIsraelMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementLegal ChristchurchHillmorton HospitalMissing PersonPalmerston NorthWinston Petersdomestic politicsRNZ News
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Auckland Police Use Chocolate to Aid Unconscious Diabetic Driver
Auckland police officers are being praised for their quick thinking and initiative after helping a diabetic man who was found unconscious in his car on Tuesday afternoon. Police were alerted to a man who appeared intoxicated entering a vehicle on…
HealthLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandPoliceType One DiabetesMedical EmergencyGrant TetzlaffUnion StreetNew Zealand Police
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Daebok Rice Cake Products Recalled in New Zealand Due to Safety Concerns
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall for all batches and dates of Daebok Rice Cake brand Ground Garlic and Korean Sundae. Daebok Foods Co. Limited is initiating the recall because of absent food safety controls. Consumers are advised…
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Binggrae Ice Tube Recall Extended Due to Undeclared Allergen
New Zealand Food Safety has issued an extension to the recall of Asian Saviour World PTY Limited's Binggrae brand Power Cap Watermelon flavoured Ice Tube. This action is due to the discovery of an undeclared milk allergen in an additional…
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Media Monitor: Man sentenced for murder of 83-year-old
RNZ is reporting that Elliot Cameron was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps. RNZ said Cameron, a mental health patient, murdered Phelps in her Christchurch home in October of last year. He will serve…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports on psychedelic drug trials, gas reserves, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting that broadcaster Sonia Gray is participating in psychedelic drug trials. RNZ said Gray never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.…
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Media Monitor: Christchurch Housing Plans Mostly Rejected
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Christchurch City Council's housing plans have been largely rejected by the government. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said the decision was a setback after a lot of work. \ \ RNZ also reports that…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Drug Service Warns of Misrepresented Opioid
High Alert, a New Zealand drug information service, is warning that a highly potent synthetic opioid is being misrepresented as heroin in the Auckland region. High Alert said the substance, a nitazene, was detected in an orange powder and may…
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Allergen Alert: Haichijia Clam Vermicelli Recalled in New Zealand
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall alert for Haichijia brand Hua Jia Jiang Hu (Clam Vermicelli) (143g) due to undeclared allergens, gluten and wheat. Sunson International Co Limited is initiating the consumer level recall. People with a gluten…
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Cherub Baby Anywhere Warmer Pro Recalled at Baby Bunting NZ Due to Overheating Risk
A product recall has been issued for the Cherub Baby Anywhere Warmer Pro, sold at Baby Bunting NZ between March 7, 2025, and April 16, 2025. The product identifier is CHWRBOTTLEPRO. According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,…
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Hato Hone St John Launches $4.5M Appeal for Ambulance Stations
Hato Hone St John is seeking $4.5 million to fund the building and repair of 13 ambulance stations across New Zealand. The appeal aims to future-proof these stations, which serve as crucial home bases for emergency crews. Chief Executive Peter…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian on US energy department cuts, Ardern, cannabis
The Guardian is reporting that employees of the U.S. Energy Department are raising concerns that cuts and deregulation undermine the department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes. It said one employee stated the Trump administration is “going to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentHealthScience & TechnologySportMediaMiddle EastAsiaEuropeAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMilitarySocial IssuesEnergyFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement Energy DepartmentJacinda ArderncannabisTrump administrationderegulationprice hikesThe Guardian
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Media Monitor: Covid-19 Wave, 'Shirley' Club Dwindles, Dengue in Tonga
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a new wave of Covid-19 may be approaching after an 11-month period of low cases, according to an epidemiologist. RNZ also reports that a club for women named Shirley is dwindling in membership. Tonga's…
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ACT Claims Success in Cutting Red Tape, Reforming Benefits, and Lowering Interest Rates
ACT has highlighted several achievements, including the reduction of red tape for barbers, reforms to the benefit system, and the Reserve Bank's cut to the Official Cash Rate. ACT supporters also raised over $6,000 for breast cancer research at a…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on New Zealander Killed in Ukraine, 'RunIt' Concerns
RNZ is reporting that a New Zealander, Shan-Le Kearns, died in Ukraine. According to a source in Ukraine, Kearns was trying to rescue wounded comrades when his group was hit by drones and explosives. Kearns did not have military training,…
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Hiker Injured in Tararua Ranges, Police Urge Winter Preparedness
Wairarapa Police are urging hikers to be well-prepared for all weather conditions as winter approaches, following an incident in the Tararua Ranges last week. A woman sustained a fractured ankle after a fall an hour from "the Pines". Fortunately, she…
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