NO SALE Warning as supermarkets to pull ‘toxic’ everyday product from shelves from next monthSUPERMARKETS will pull a "toxic" everyday product from shelves from next month after concerns about overdose toxicity in babies. The Bonjela Teething Gel and Mouth Ulcer Gel will only be available in pharmacies from October 1 after the products were reclassified by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia. In 2019, a mum warned parents about the Bonjela teething gel, claiming her baby was hospitalised after using the product. Jessica Vermunt said in a parenting group on Facebook that her daughter was “literally minutes from dying” after having too much Bonjela teething gel. “They diagnosed her with salicylate overdose, which is the active ingredient in Bonjela," Jessica told the news outlet.

August 25, 2023 23:59 UTC

The NZ Avalanche Advisory says there are "dangerous avalanche conditions" in the Aoraki/Mt Cook area above 2000m. The video above shows an avalanche on Mt Sefton, as seen from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village on Friday morning. BARRIE BURNETT/BAILEY NICHOLS The snow rolls down on Mt Sefton, near Aoraki/Mt Cook on Friday. The NZ Avalanche Advisory puts the risk of an avalanche in the Aoraki/Mt Cook area at “considerable” above 2000m, with “dangerous avalanche conditions”. Right now there’s a heightened avalanche risk generally.”At the same time, avalanches were something that could be seen regularly from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village, McBride said.

August 25, 2023 15:41 UTC

Supplied Harlan Coban’s Shelter and Fifteen-Love are among the great new shows available to stream this weekend. Supplied Aidan Turner and Ella Lily Hyland star in the British drama series Fifteen-Love. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES (DISNEY+)The fourth – and final – season of this Emmy-nominated series sees the Wildcats returning to East High, where they prepare a stage production of High School Musical 3: Senior Year. But, in a meta twist signature to the series, their plans are disrupted when Disney announces that the long-awaited High School Musical 4: The Reunion movie will shoot on location at their beloved high school. Prime Video The Lost Flowers Of Alice Hart is now available to stream on Prime Video.

August 25, 2023 14:36 UTC

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August 25, 2023 10:23 UTC

CGTN published this video item, entitled “GWM: Growing BRICS market crucial for global automotive companies” – below is their description. For more:https://www.cgtn.com/videoOperating in South Africa for the past 16 years, automobile manufacturer GWM has taken on the responsibility of promoting local industrialization, tackling the energy crisis head-on and driving employment. Parker Shi, vice president of GWM, discussed this with CGTN, stating that the BRICS market holds tremendous potential, with the automaker investing heavily in these markets into the future. He also emphasized that Chinese automakers should strive for both competition and cooperation on the international stage. CGTN YouTube Channel

August 25, 2023 09:57 UTC





Bloomberg Television published this video item, entitled “Top Calls: Wedbush Cuts Dick’s Sporting to Neutral” – below is their description. Seth Basham, Wedbush Securities Managing Director, joins Scarlet Fu and Sonali Basak to discuss the big movers on the back of analyst recommendations on Bloomberg Markets: The Close. Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.comConnect with us on…Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake/?hl=enBloomberg Television YouTube Channel

August 25, 2023 08:00 UTC

Sky News published this video item, entitled “Couple jailed for murdering man in gun and acid attack over Tinder date rape claim” – below is their description. A drug dealer and his former girlfriend have been jailed for murdering a father-of-two who was shot in the face and had acid poured on his body. Michael Hillier tracked down Liam Smith and waited outside his home in Wigan for nearly 10 hours before the attack. The 39-year-old plotted the assault over a 10-month period with his then girlfriend Rachel Fulstow, 37, who had claimed 38-year-old Mr Smith had raped her after a Tinder date. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/drug-dealer-and-ex-lover-jailed-for-killing-wigan-man-in-gun-and-acid-attack-over-tinder-date-rape-claim-12946465Sky News YouTube Channel

August 25, 2023 07:52 UTC

Addressing climate change is the right thing to do to safeguard our environment for future generations, but it’s also the smart thing to do – taking action now is in our economic interests and will reduce cost pressures on Kiwi households. The Chris Hipkins Government is continuing to take action

August 25, 2023 06:29 UTC

By Lucy CraymerWELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand's highest court has ordered former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley to pay NZ$6.6 million ($3.9 million) plus interest as compensation for her role in the collapse of a construction company, a judgement released on Friday said. Shipley was New Zealand’s first female prime minister holding the role from 1997 to 1999. In the judgement, the court ordered the four directors to contribute NZ$39.8 million plus interest to Mainzeal creditors. It stated Yan was most culpable and said he was responsible for the entire amount of compensation, with Shipley, Tilby and Gromm’s liabilities capped at NZ$6.6 million and interest each. “This is a landmark judgment which reinforces the obligations directors have to fulfil their duties diligently and responsibly," he said.

August 25, 2023 03:16 UTC

Christchurch rapists Roberto and Danny Jaz have been sentenced to lengthy jail terms. Danny has 16 and a half years, and Roberto, 17 years- the pair must serve at least half before parole is possible. Roberto Jaz told a a pre-sentence report writer he did nothing wrong. Danny Jaz has refused to engage. It's his right, but he's refused to engage with report writers, so we don't actually know what he's thinking."

August 24, 2023 19:10 UTC

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Detective speaks outside court after Mama Hooch rapist sentencing | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Detective Inspector Scott Anderson speaks outside court after brothers Roberto and Danny Jaz are sentenced in Mama Hooch rape case. Full story: https://bitly.ws/T2iw Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

August 24, 2023 15:31 UTC

[ Source: https://www.nzherald.co.nz ]One, possibly two, All Blacks have the most to gain from their final pre-World Cup test at Twickenham this weekend. The same thing is going to happen in the World Cup. That leaves Jacobson, one of four fit loose forwards in the World Cup squad, in prime position to seize the blindside role against France. Four years ago a place in the World Cup squad was robbed from Jacobson’s grasp after he was forced to return home from Japan without playing a match due to delayed onset concussion. We put him in a starting role which he hasn’t done a lot of with us.

August 24, 2023 10:51 UTC

The Crown will contribute $877m from the National Resilience Plan and Auckland Council has applied for further funding to help to restore the transport network. Appeal for speedier processEarlier today, a group of storm-affected Auckland residents addressed council with a list of ways it could help in recovery efforts. The Titirangi / Green Bay / Huia Stickered Residents' Group spoke to the governing body about shared experiences following storm events in early 2023. "We'll help with simple local fixes with the guidance from council and Auckland Transport, and we'll work constructively in real engagement processes," she said. Flood advocacy group wants public collaborationAdvocacy group West Auckland is Flooding said council should work collaboratively with residents when preparing for flooding.

August 24, 2023 10:18 UTC

The next bank to move fixed home loan rates up, is Westpac. This reverses its -10 bps cut to its two year fixed rate on August 14, now raising that same rate by +20 bps to 6.89%. ASB opened the door and now both ANZ and Westpac have taken the invitation to raise rates. At the same time, Westpac has raised some term deposit rates. Daily swap rates Select chart tabs 1 year % 2 years % 3 years % 4 years % 5 years % 7 years % 10 years % Opening daily rate Source: NZFMA Opening daily rate Source: NZFMA Opening daily rate Source: NZFMA Opening daily rate Source: NZFMA Opening daily rate Source: NZFMA Opening daily rate Source: NZFMA Opening daily rate Source: NZFMA

August 24, 2023 08:58 UTC

Are members of parliament able to say whatever they want in the debating chamber without suffering any consequences? Because Waititi was asking a question of a minister, he was engaged in a “proceeding in parliament”. The matter goes to its privileges committee, which by journalistic convention must always be referred to as “powerful”. privileges committee. privileges committee eventually finds Waititi has committed a contempt, then it effectively decides on the appropriate punishment.

August 24, 2023 03:23 UTC