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Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited has issued a recall of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars due to the possible presence of metal from manufacturing equipment.“The concern with these oat bars is that some metal from manufacturing equipment may have got into the product during the production process,” the Ministry for Primary Industries said on its website.”There have been no reports of associated injury, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.”Anyone who purchased the bars with Batch L5017 and a Best Before date of 16/01/2026 was advised not to…

One of New Zealand’s biggest fertiliser companies has been charged and fined after a worker was killed due to what has been called basic safety failures.Wesley Tomich, 37, worked at Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited in Mt Maunganui when he was killed in July 2023 while cleaning around a conveyor belt. Subsequently, WorkSafe described the situation as a “death-trap” in “plain sight”.Tomich tried to step over the conveyor but lost his footing, getting drawn into the machine. He died from his injuries at the scene.A WorkSafe investigation found that the conveyor had “exposed moving rollers and nip points which should’ve been guarded”…

Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of its staff.The move was announced to employees on Thursday and follows both a three-week consultation and meetings with affected parties.A total of 58 new roles will be created as part of the process, which also impacted general manager positions.In a statement, council chief executive Wilma Falconer said engagement with staff had been constructive with changes made as a result of feedback.”We embarked on this process to ensure we have the right structure and resources to respond to our communities, and…

A person has died following a collision between a train and vehicle in Auckland this afternoon.Police said the incident occurred at the level crossing on Maurice Rd in Penrose around 2pm.”Sadly, despite medical assistance the sole occupant of the vehicle has died at the scene,” police said. “No injuries have been reported from those aboard the train at this stage.”Our thoughts are with those who are affected by this tragic event.”A Hato Hone St John spokesperson told 1News two rapid response units were called to the scene around 2.01pm.In a statement, Auckland Transport director – public transport and active modes,…

ADVERTISEMENTHow is the EU responding to 20% US tariffs? Is there still an opportunity for negotiation? Today Radio Schuman analyses the situation in conversation with Euronews reporter Jorge Liboreiro.The EU has already formulated a response to the US decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium, proposing import duties on American goods valued at €26 billion.EU officials have stated that the bloc aims to respond with a unified package addressing both the proposed 20% tariffs on European exports and the 25% tariffs on imported cars and car parts. Is there still room for negotiation, or is a full-fledged…

Central Hawke’s Bay A&P Association president Richard Ellis fears offal dumped in the Tukituki River could be the remains of its stolen sheep.The offal — entrails and insides of animals — was found by Waipukurau resident Shay Hepi and her nine-year-old daughter while walking their dog behind the Waipukurau Holiday Park, near the SH2 bridge, on Tuesday.Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Alex Walker has described the dumping as “disgusting” and says it undermines the community’s image.Ellis said 12 sheep were stolen from its grazing land off Mitchell St between March 16 and 20.”While we can’t say for certain that the offal…

A stoush between the Chief Human Rights Commissioner and a Jewish community leader has flared up following a showdown at Parliament.Appearing before a select committee this morning, Dr Stephen Rainbow was asked about his recent apology for incorrect comments he made about Muslims earlier this year.”If my language has been injudicious… then I have apologised for that,” he told MPs.”I’ve apologised publicly. I’ve apologised privately. I’ve met with FIANZ [The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand] to hear their concerns and to apologise to them, both in person and publicly, and I hold to that apology.”The apology relates to…

Telecommunications company 2Degrees has been fined $325,000 after it made misleading claims its business roaming plans for Australia were “free” or “at no extra” when in fact customers were charged after 90 days.2degrees pleaded guilty to five breaches of the Fair Trading Act in the Auckland District Court.Claims made by 2degrees in a widespread advertising campaign created an impression that customers on mobile business plans would be able to roam year-round in Australia at no extra cost when this was not the case, the Commerce Commission said. 2degrees prominently used claims such as “Aussie business roaming at no extra cost”…

ADVERTISEMENTNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed on Thursday that any ceasefire or peace deal to stop the war in Ukraine must be “lasting”.”I commend of course the American efforts to break the deadlock, that is important. We have to make sure that whenever a ceasefire or a peace deal is reached that it is enduring, that it is lasting,” said Rutte on Thursday.Rutte emphasised that the outcome of this war is of detrimental importance to the rest of the world. In his speech he added that the war in Ukraine is not just a war between two neighbours, but very…

The West Coast Regional Council is continuing with its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept local permanently – despite a brush-off from NZTA.NZTA stores the temporary bridge units at Burnham near Christchurch and sends them around the country as needed in emergencies, such as the floods that devastated Hawke’s Bay in Cyclone Gabrielle.But the West Coast regional transport committee wanted some bridges stored west of the Alps, so they could be deployed more swiftly when disaster struck.Trucking the bridge units from Burnham to the West Coast could be problematic after an earthquake, especially the one predicted to rupture the Alpine…