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[ad_1] Silence Naidoo / Unsplash The patient said the incident had eroded his self-image (file photo). New guidelines will be implemented in a hospital after inappropriate instructions given to a man upon discharge influenced the loss of one of his testicles. Deputy Commissioner for Health and Disabilities Kevin Allan was …

[ad_1] Two government agencies are among the organizations facing charges in the White Island eruption tragedy. White Island Tours, a private company, has also confirmed that it faces charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that both GNS Science and the National Emergency Management …

[ad_1] OPINION: New Zealand’s recurring metaphor as an “experiment” or “social laboratory” might date back to the 1890s, but it still resonates in the 21st century. Australian political journalist Laura Tingle has revived the venerable idea in the latest edition of the Quarterly Essay, The High Road: What Australia can …

[ad_1] WorkSafe New Zealand has revealed details related to its investigation into the Whakaari / White Island eruption disaster. The charges relate to the tragedy that claimed 22 lives in last December’s eruption. WorkSafe CEO Phil Parkes confirmed charges have been brought against 13 parties in connection with the eruption. …

[ad_1] Worksafe has filed criminal charges against 13 parties in connection with the Whakaari / White Island eruption in December last year. The 13 parties include 10 organizations and three individuals. Each of the organizations faces a maximum fine of $ 1.5 million and individuals face fines of up to …

[ad_1] Supplied Compost and potting mixes are great for stimulating plant growth, but they can also be fertile ground for one of the insects that cause Legionnaires’ disease. Wearing a mask outdoors has become common business for all of us in 2020, but a recent spate of Legionnaires’ disease cases …

[ad_1] New Zealand’s workplace safety watchdog has filed charges against 13 parties as part of its investigation into the White Island / Whakaari volcano eruption last December, according to reports. Twenty-two people died in the disaster. Ten parties face charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act that carry a …

[ad_1] There are four new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand on Monday, all in managed isolation facilities. One of the new cases arrived from Ethiopia via Dubai and Kuala Lumpur on November 14. They tested positive on the 11th day of their stay in administered isolation on Friday, and …

[ad_1] Lewis Road’s Muesli Bars, Sugary Vitamin Water and $ 5 Collagen Milk are among the food products that claim to be healthier than they actually are, says Consumer NZ. The consumer watchdog’s annual Bad Taste Food Awards on Monday highlighted brands promoting their products as better options than they …

[ad_1] The Pakistan cricket team arrives in Christchurch on November 24. Photo / supplied As a new group emerges within a Christchurch managed isolation facility for the second time in two months, we await news if more athletes have tested positive for Covid-19. The Ministry of Health should send a …