Firefighting Foam
Government cuts extra funding to investigate firefighting foam
Extra taxpayer funding for investigating contamination linked to firefighting foam is to be axed.
Contaminated Taranaki eel 'little risk' if consumed - study
Eels in a South Taranaki waterway contaminated with the residue of potentially carcinogenic firefighting foam are of little risk to humans if eaten, researchers have found.
Shell contaminates Taranaki streams with toxic foam
The oil company Shell has contaminated groundwater in New Plymouth using a firefighting foam banned in New Zealand 12 years ago. It only stopped using the foam containing damaging PFOS in March when… Audio
NZDF backtracks, admits using foam later than stated
The Defence Force has admitted it stopped using potentially damaging foam for firefighter training much later than it originally said.
Firefighting foam panel inconclusive on health effects
A panel of experts has issued advice saying there's no evidence the chemicals in firefighting foam affect people's health, but there is not enough evidence to rule it out either.
Foam blood tests available but ineffective - Health Ministry
Blood testing for people in firefighting foam contamination zones is going ahead, despite the Ministry of Health downplaying that it's necessary.
New concerns over safety of Whenuapai bore water
The Auckland Council has begun identifying people around Whenuapai airbase who have bores for water that may be impacted by firefighting foam runoff.
Hobsonville Point development cleared of contamination
A Hobsonville Point development on the site of a former airbase has been cleared for toxic-foam contamination, its chief executive says.
Govt's minimising of toxic foam risks 'doomed to fail'
New Zealand officials are wrong to underplay the risks from firefighting foam that has contaminated water supplies, an American public health expert says.
NZers warned over toxic foam: 'Ticking timebomb'
An Australian firefighter with alarming levels of toxic foam chemicals in his blood says New Zealanders must take protecting their health into their own hands. Video
Toxic foam: What's the lather all about?
Environmental officials are investigating New Zealand's use of firefighting foam that contains banned chemicals. Kate Pereyra Garcia and Richard Tindiller explain what all the fuss is about. Video
Marlborough town water supply tests clear of toxic chemicals
The Marlborough District Council says water from its town supply is safe to drink after tests came back clear of toxic chemicals.
Officials refusing to release foam contamination info
Government officials are refusing to reveal details about the levels of toxic chemical contamination of groundwater below two air bases.
Govt withholds Ohakea water contamination details
Government officials are refusing to provide details about the level of water contamination at sites where firefighting foam was used. It's been a week since it was revealed there was possible soil… Audio
Residents could sue over foam leaching - lawyer
People living near where toxic firefighting foam has leached into water could sue for damages, an Australian lawyer says. Audio
Defence Force knew of possible contamination for months
The Defence Force has known for months that toxic chemicals could have contaminated local water supplies near two of its air bases.