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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Health & Safety articles  Health & Safety
    Concerns from drug testing organisations over extra high-dose MDMA pills
     9 February 2026
    Concerns from drug testing organisations over extra high-dose MDMA pills
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    Green turtle released from Taronga Zoo's wildlife hospital after horror injury
    9 Feb: After surviving one of the worst fishing line injuries vet Rebecca Robey had ever seen, Terry the turtle has been set free.... more
    Water warnings along the capital's South Coast are expected to remain for another week, as officials wait for more test results
    8 Feb: Water warnings along the capital's South Coast are expected to remain for another week, as officials wait for more test results... more
    ???1;Women with heart-conditions are at higher risk of complications during pregnancy, if they live rurally
    8 Feb: ???1;Women with heart-conditions are at higher risk of complications during pregnancy, if they live rurally... more
    Researchers say "prehabilitation" could give cancer patients a boost in recovery
    7 Feb: Researchers say "prehabilitation" could give cancer patients a boost in recovery... more
    A high-ranking general in Russia's military has been shot and hospitalised following an attack in Moscow
    7 Feb: A high-ranking general in Russia's military has been shot and hospitalised following an attack in Moscow... more
    New Zealander's vastly prefer in-person GP visits - despite the convenience of telehealth options
    6 Feb: New Zealander's vastly prefer in-person GP visits - despite the convenience of telehealth options... more
    Desperate need for medical evacuations in Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens
    4 Feb: Only five patients, along with their family members, exited through Rafah on the first day of its reopening, according to ABC staff inside Gaza. Doctors say it does not scratch the surface of the thousands of Palestinians who desperately need medical evacuation.... more
    The Office of the Auditor General's quashed claims about Health New Zealand removing patients from waitlists in Nelson
    3 Feb: The Office of the Auditor General's quashed claims about Health New Zealand removing patients from waitlists in Nelson... more
    Midwives will now be able to administer vaccinations to babies
    3 Feb: Midwives will now be able to administer vaccinations to babies... more

     Most Popular Recent Health & Safety News
     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event ++++++++++++++++++
     10 Feb: A coroner has ruled that Highlanders and Maori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died of natural causes ++++++++++++++++++
     10 Feb: People are being urged to buy local tinned fruit, as imports from overseas flood the market ++++++++++
     15 Feb: The first Auckland housing - designed for spinal injury recovery - is now officially open ++++++++++
     09 Feb: A Maori man says a bone tissue transplant without his consent during wrist surgery - went against his cultural and religious beliefs ++++++++++
     26 Jan: Jules Radich is being remembered for his fight for Dunedin's new hospital +++++++++
     30 Jan: A new purpose-built forensic mental health facility's opened at Auckland's Mason Clinic - which serves nearly two million people across the Northern Region +++++++++


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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Gordon Ramsay's "torrid relationship" with his father has inspired him to be a better dad 12:47

    Living & Travel:
    Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet 12:26

    Entertainment:
    Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria, died from the toxic effects of cocaine 12:17

    Cricket:
    Spinner Adam Zampa's rejecting any suggestion the Australia men's cricket team don't value the T20 format of the game 11:56

    Entertainment:
    Rumer Willis has claimed she works four jobs to provide for her little girl 11:47

    General:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn goes 'bionic' as the curling war of words continues — day 14 quick hits 11:26

    Entertainment:
    Shia LaBeouf has been accused of assaulting two men in a bar fight 11:17

    Law and Order:
    Four teenagers have been charged by New South Wales Police over the drive-by shooting of former NRL player Matt Utai in Sydney 11:06

    Entertainment:
    James Van Der Beek is unlikely to have had a "piece of the profit" from Dawson's Creek 10:47

    Law and Order:
    Auckland Council says current dog control laws are reactive - not preventative 10:46

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