Over 39 million people could die ofantibiotic-resistant infections between now and 2050, according to a study published in The Lancet.

The study says older people are most at risk of driving up infection-based fatalities. 

Emergency physician Dr John Bonning says this has been a worry in the medical community for quite some time. 

"People don't seem to necessarily realise that not only are they not doing themselves a disservice by overusing them - but it's actually the community resistance that's growing as well."

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Over 39 million people could die of antibiotic-resistant infections between now and 2050, according to a study published in The Lancet.
The study says older people are most at risk of driving up infection-based fatalities. 
Emergency physician Dr John Bonning says this has been a worry in the medical community for quite some time. 
"People don't seem to necessarily realise that not only are they not doing themselves a disservice by overusing them - but it's actually the community resistance that's growing as well."
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Dr John Bonning: emergency physician on the study claiming over 39 million could die from antibiotic-resistant infections by 2050

New research claims the costs of adding improved insulation onto Kiwi homes is far lower than initially reported. 

Earlier in the year, Minister Chris Penk wanted to roll back insulation standards, citing reports of overheating issues and standards adding extra costs to new homes.

New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming says the cost of improved insulation for Kiwi homes is significantly less $40,000 - $50,000 cited by some.

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New research claims the costs of adding improved insulation onto Kiwi homes is far lower than initially reported. 
Earlier in the year, Minister Chris Penk wanted to roll back insulation standards, citing reports of overheating issues and standards adding extra costs to new homes.
New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming says the cost of improved insulation for Kiwi homes is significantly less $40,000 - $50,000 cited by some.
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Malcolm Fleming: New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive on the study claiming insulation requirements add little to building costs

Health New Zealand says some vape stores are putting profit over the health of our children.

In July, the agency sent underage volunteers to 600 stores to attempt to buy vape and cigarette products.

63 retailers were caught - and will face infringement fines.

National Public Health Service Compliance Manager Jo Pugh says it's very disappointing.

"As a result, we sent out more infringement fines of $500 in this month than we have ever before."

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Health New Zealand says some vape stores are putting profit over the health of our children.
In July, the agency sent underage volunteers to 600 stores to attempt to buy vape and cigarette products.
63 retailers were caught - and will face infringement fines.
National Public Health Service Compliance Manager Jo Pugh says it's very disappointing.
"As a result, we sent out more infringement fines of $500 in this month than we have ever before."
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Jo Pugh: National Public Health Service Compliance Manager on vape stores getting caught selling products to underage customers

Philip Polkinghorne's defence team says the Crown's accusations against him have been an insult.

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021.

In his closing remarks Ron Mansfield KC says a lack of injuries on Hanna's body must mean she took her own life.

Herald reporter George Block says Mansfield also gave an explanation for Polkinghorne deleting his messages with sex worker Madison Ashton.

"Mansfield says that was just because he didn't want that to become public - if it was going to be this big investigation, he didn't want his extramarital liaisons to become public fodder."

Ron Mansfield will continue his remarks in the morning before the judge sums up the case, then the jury's expected to start deliberating tomorrow afternoon.

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Philip Polkinghorne's defence team says the Crown's accusations against him have been an insult.
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021.
In his closing remarks Ron Mansfield KC says a lack of injuries on Hanna's body must mean she took her own life.
Herald reporter George Block says Mansfield also gave an explanation for Polkinghorne deleting his messages with sex worker Madison Ashton.
"Mansfield says that was just because he didn't want that to become public - if it was going to be this big investigation, he didn't want his extramarital liaisons to become public fodder."
Ron Mansfield will continue his remarks in the morning before the judge sums up the case, then the jury's expected to start deliberating tomorrow afternoon.
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Dr John Bonning: emergency physician on the study claiming over 39 million could die from antibiotic-resistant infections by 2050

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