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'No safety briefings': Former chemical worker raises questions about baby's death

By RNZ A former employee of a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth wonders if the death of his first child from spina bifida was related to his tim

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Former worker of controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth raises questions over his baby's death

The ex-employee of the former Ivan Watkins Dow site in New Plymouth wonders if the death of his first child from spina bifida was related to his time working there.

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Former worker of controversial Paritūtū chemical plant in New Plymouth raises questions over his baby's death

Paritūtū is being investigated by Dow to track the impacts of chemicals used there.

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Black Jack-in-waiting Briar Atkinson claims New Zealand bowls title

Black Jack-in-waiting Briar Atkinson claims New Zealand bowls title
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Ex-employee, chemical plant neighbour unimpressed by Dow survey

A former employee at a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth has described working inside a reactor wearing little more than overalls and rubber gloves for protection.

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New Plymouth v Nelson: Which city does it better?

New Plymouth v Nelson: Which city does it better?
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Where To Eat, Drink & Play In New Plymouth

Think of this Taranaki town as a warren of inviting hidden gems.

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Why didn't 17 children come home safely from school?

Why didn't 17 children come home safely from school?
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New Zealand's recent history of deadly school trip accidents

New Zealand's recent history of deadly school trip accidents
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Watchdog gives big tick for compliance at controversial city site

Watchdog gives big tick for compliance at controversial city site
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