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Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.

Damaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfill
The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.

Fears about new beetles
The planned release of vast numbers of imported dung beetles could spread nasty gut diseases, Auckland's top public health doctor has warned.

Stink over dung beetles in NZ
At a secret location just north of Auckland, an experiment has started which might alter the face of New Zealand's $12 billion dairy industry.

Father refuses to accept Thai experts' findings
Sarah Carter's father refuses to accept Thai authorities' belief that her death was not linked to an insect control chemical.

Hotel insecticide used in NZ
An insecticide implicated in a Kiwi tourist's death could be harming NZ workers, the Green Party claims.

Pay the price for pearly whites
Buyer beware: That's the expert advice for beachgoers wanting a quick fix to brighten their pearly whites for summer.

Let's roll... dung beetle to combat global warming
Up to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.

Banned preservative found in NZ baby products
A range of mother and baby care products containing a banned ingredient should be withdrawn immediately, says Consumer NZ.