Category: medical_science
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Nothing Naughty Recalls Pea Protein Due to Undeclared Allergen
Nothing Naughty 2021 Limited is recalling a specific batch of its Nothing Naughty brand Premium Pea Protein - Natural Caramel because it contains an undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects the 1kg product with a best before date of 07…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Issues Alert on Illicit Vapes Containing Etomidate
High Alert New Zealand is reporting that illicit vape pods containing etomidate have been linked to acute drug harm in New Zealand. It said etomidate, a fast-acting central gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist, is used as an anesthetic during short medical…
HealthSocial IssuesMedical Science etomidateillicit vapesHigh Alertdrug checkingGABA agonistdrug harmHigh Alert NZ
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Z Energy Apology, Online Scams Surge
RNZ is reporting that Z Energy has apologized for its 2022 ad campaign following legal action. Consumer groups and environmental organizations claimed the campaign was misleading and constituted greenwashing. RNZ also reports that New Zealanders are losing more money to…
BusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentSportWeatherEconomyEnvironmentMusicMedical ScienceAgricultureGeneral Weather Z EnergyOnline ScamsNetsafeBeneficiariesPensionersFood InsecurityRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Christopher Luxon meets world leaders
RNZ is reporting that Christopher Luxon met with Japan's new Prime Minister and other world leaders. It said a bilateral meeting with the Indonesian president went much longer than other formal sit downs, lasting for more than an hour.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportScience & TechnologyWeatherEconomyGeneral PoliticsTradeMedical ScienceAsiaGeneral Weather
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Magnetic Fidget Pens Recalled Due to Magnet Hazard
Relacom Technologies Ltd, operating as Winbox / Chargerrus, has issued a recall for Magnetic Fidget Pens sold between October 5, 2022, and September 30, 2025. The pens, sold via Trade Me stores “winbox” and “chargerrus”, pose a hazard due to…
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaMedical ScienceSocial Issues
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Media Monitor: Thousands Without Power in New Zealand
Radio New Zealand is reporting that more than 25,000 homes and businesses across Southland and south Otago could be without power for some time. RNZ also reports that extreme winds have wreaked havoc across the lower South Island, where some…
WeatherHealthWorldSocial IssuesAgricultureMedical ScienceDisasters
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Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of Rubber Ducks Sold at GameOn Arcade
Auckland Coin Machines Ltd T/A GameOn Arcade has issued a recall for rubber ducks sold between June 19, 2025, and October 17, 2025, due to a potential choking hazard. The ducks, sold at GameOn Arcade Queen Street, PLAY Arcade Queensgate…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Coffee Machines, Fabric Softeners
Consumer NZ is reporting on a range of consumer issues, from coffee machines to laundry products. It said its testing revealed significant differences in the quality of coffee produced by various capsule machines, noting that one of the best is…
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyMedical ScienceComputers and Internet
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on School E.coli Outbreak
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a school trip to a Canterbury campground led to an E.coli outbreak. RNZ said the school noticed an unusual number of children experiencing car sickness on the return journey. It added that the school…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSportWeatherTradeHorticultureMedical ScienceSocial IssuesGeneral Weather
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Announces Passing of Former Chief Executive
Consumer NZ is reporting that David Russell, who was Chief Executive for 17 years, has passed away. It said Russell was a "relentless fighter for consumer rights". In other news, Consumer NZ is advising that Windows 10 will stop receiving…
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceSocial Issues
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Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ Recalled Due to Inconsistent SPF Levels
Ultra Violette is recalling its Lean Screen SPF 50+ sunscreen due to inconsistencies in its Sun Protection Factor (SPF) levels. Testing revealed that the product's SPF may range from 4 to 64. The product was sold between 1 October 2020…
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Stats NZ Assesses Ethnicity Data Quality in Experimental Census
A Stats NZ research paper, released on October 9, 2025, assesses the quality of ethnicity data within the experimental administrative population census (APC). The study compares ethnicity information derived from administrative sources against data collected in the 2023 Census. The…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationMedical Science
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports Macron faces pressure to call snap elections
The Guardian is reporting that French President Emmanuel Macron is facing mounting pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign. It said that Macron's former allies are joining opponents in demanding he act to end a spiraling political crisis. The…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportClimate ChangeEuropeMiddle EastAsiaMedical ScienceFilm and TVFootballRugbyEconomy Emmanuel MacronFranceParliamentary ElectionsMount EverestGlobal WarmingThe Guardian
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Smartfoods Limited Recalls Tom & Luke and Vogel's Products Due to Metal Contamination
Smartfoods Limited has issued a recall for specific batches of Tom & Luke brand Protein Peanut Brownie Snackaballs and Vogel's brand Cluster Crunch Peanut Butter and Daily Protein Plus Almond Pistachio, due to the potential presence of small metal pieces.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Hospital Negligence, Police Shooting
RNZ is reporting that a three-year-old boy died from septic shock in a rural hospital after critical errors by an on-call doctor and a nurse. It said the Health and Disability Commissioner has contacted Health NZ to address staffing suitability…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldMedical ScienceState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomyFinancial MarketsAsia
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Reports on Dishwashers
Consumer NZ is reporting that some dishwashers on the market are ineffective at drying dishes. It said that in recent testing, two dishwashers left dishes as if they had been “dried in a rainforest.” The organization also highlighted three dishwashers…
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthAustralasiaEconomyMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEnergy
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Funding Boost, Port Expansion, Sports, and More
RNZ is reporting that the government has announced a $42.8 million funding boost for the 'Biodiscovery Platform'. It also said that Northport has been granted consent for a major expansion by the Environment Court after committing to new conditions. In…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldWeatherSamoaAsiaTradeMedical ScienceEnvironmentTransportationDairyGeneral Weather RNZNorthportAll BlacksLiam LawsonSingapore Grand PrixRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Nurses Join October Strike in New Zealand
RNZ is reporting that nurses in New Zealand have voted to strike on Oct. 23, the same day primary school teachers and allied health workers plan to strike. It said more than 36,000 nurses who work for Health NZ will…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsFilm and TVMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal RNZNursesStrikeTeachersHealth WorkersWinston PetersRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Auckland House Fire, Election
RNZ is reporting that emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Auckland's Bucklands Beach, where two people have died. It said police have taped off part of Murvale Dr as they investigate. Separately, RNZ reports that…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSportLaw EnforcementAustralasiaEconomySocial IssuesLegalMedical ScienceFilm and TVMilitaryTradeEmployment and Labor AucklandHouse FireLocal ElectionErin PattersonGazaWealthRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Latta's Death, Fire Truck Issues
RNZ is reporting that clinical psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta died after being moved into hospice last week. A family spokesperson, Bridgette Tapsell, told RNZ that Latta accepted his fate after being told his body could not take further…
MediaHealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTradeAsia
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Digital Driver's Licenses, Gas Exploration
RNZ is reporting that digital driver licences are set to roll out soon as part of the government's sweeping plans for digital transformation and an all-government app. It said the government "remains on track to deliver the first version by…
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentHealthWorldSportAustralasiaDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVEconomyMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Tattoo Discrimination, Earthquake Laws, and More
RNZ is reporting that a Māori man was allegedly discriminated against at a Gold Coast venue for having a traditional tattoo. Caleb Pokai, 24, said security guards at The Tropic restaurant would not let him in because of the tā…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEntertainmentSportAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsEconomyMedical ScienceFilm and TVEmployment and Labor
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Media Monitor: UN Torture Watchdog Visits New Zealand Prisons
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the United Nations torture watchdog is visiting prisons in New Zealand. It said recent reports from the chief ombudsman and Office of the Inspectorate expressed concerns that human rights were being breached.
Politics and GovernmentWorldSportHealthWeatherGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMedical Science
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Key Sectors
The ACT Party has released a summary of its recent legislative achievements, focusing on reforms in healthcare, employment, justice, and education. The party emphasizes its commitment to practical solutions and efficient services. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden highlighted changes…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLegalEducationEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceState Governments ACT PartyHolidays ActPharmacNicole McKeeHealthcareJustice SystemACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: Man Convicted in Loafers Lodge Fire
RNZ is reporting that Esarona Lologa has been convicted of five murders and one count of arson for setting the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington in 2023. It said the jury reached a unanimous decision in the High Court in…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldLaw EnforcementLegalEconomyMedical ScienceFinancial Markets Loafers LodgeEsarona LologaWellingtonArsonMurderHigh CourtRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Leave Rule Overhaul, Business Leader Survey
RNZ is reporting that leave rules are set for an overhaul, with changes impacting both sick leave and annual leave entitlements. It said a survey of senior business leaders ranked Prime Minister Christopher Luxon 15th within his Cabinet. The outlet…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportEconomyFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceClimate ChangeEuropeAustralasiaFinancial Markets
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldLegalEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceMusic RNZHakyung LeeAucklandmurdercrimechild abuseRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Adoption Bill, Weather, Alzheimers
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. It said the bill was revealed at the last minute and completed within a day due to urgency and unanimous support. RNZ also reports a MetService…
SportWeatherPolitics and GovernmentHealthGeneral WeatherGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMedical Science Adoption BillParliamentMetServiceCanterburyAlzheimer'sDementiaRNZ News
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Tasti Products Recalls Snack Products Due to Metal Contamination
Tasti Products Limited issued a recall on September 20, 2025, for specific batches of various Tasti brand products due to the possible presence of foreign matter, specifically small metal pieces. The recall includes a range of Tasti Smooshed, Snak Log,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Black Ferns Loss, WOW Award Winner
RNZ is reporting that Canada defeated the Black Ferns 34-19 in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final. It said the Canadians dominated in Bristol, ending the Black Ferns' reign as world champions. RNZ also reports that a graphic latex bodysuit…
SportEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherMedical ScienceAgriculture RNZBlack FernsCanadaWomen's Rugby World CupWOW AwardBreakersBrisbane BulletsRNZ News