Lumsden Water Tests Above Preterm Birth Risk Level
Greenpeace says nitrate contamination in Lumsden’s water supply has risen above the level associated with increased preterm birth risk.
Southland
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Southland Bore Water Shows Elevated Nitrate Risks
Greenpeace says private bore water testing in Ōtautau revealed nitrate levels linked to bowel cancer and preterm birth risks.
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Nitrate in Drinking Water Linked to Cancer Risk
A new international study linking nitrate contamination to stomach cancer is adding pressure on the Government to tighten New Zealand’s outdated drinking water standards.
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Tiwai Workers Strike After 2.5 Years Bargaining
After years of talks going nowhere, Tiwai workers are taking action, and putting Rio Tinto’s massive profits under the spotlight.
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Free Nitrate Water Testing Southland May 2026
Is your drinking water safe? Free nitrate testing is back in Southland, and the results may surprise you.
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Greenpeace challenges MPs to drink nitrate-contaminated water at Parliament
If it’s safe, drink it. That’s the challenge Greenpeace just laid down on Parliament’s lawn — and it cuts straight through years of political avoidance on nitrate contamination.
