Washing produce is often seen as a simple way to remove pesticides. But does that apply to glyphosate? This article explores where that assumption holds — and where it doesn’t.
Rising breast cancer rates and widespread chemical exposure. Coincidence—or connection? Explore the science behind Roundup, hormones, and women’s health.
A South African test found trace glyphosate in a baby cereal also sold in New Zealand. The level was low and below the default limit, but the finding still raises a fair question: should products made for infants contain any detectable residue at all?
Our first Weet-Bix glyphosate tests gave us useful results, but not a complete picture. Now we’re raising funds to retest Weet-Bix-style wheat biscuit products in New Zealand to see whether those earlier findings hold over time.
We tested supermarket bread again to see if the first results were a one-off or part of a pattern. What we found wasn’t uniform. Some loaves came back with no detectable glyphosate, while others contained measurable levels from the same shelf. The question now isn’t just what’s there—but why the difference exists.
A 2016 documentary on glyphosate captured a growing divide between science, regulation, and farming. Nearly a decade later, many of those same questions remain. What has changed—and what hasn’t?
A European study found pesticide residues in 70% of soils, with glyphosate appearing most often. As New Zealand prepares for independent testing, it raises a simple question — what might we find if we looked?
Wetlands are among the most sensitive ecosystems in the landscape. Research increasingly suggests that glyphosate-based herbicides can affect amphibians during their earliest stages of life. As drone spraying in the Te Henga wetlands draws attention, scientists are asking what happens when herbicides enter aquatic habitats.
Concerns have been raised about glyphosate spraying in the Te Henga wetlands of West Auckland. This article examines what’s been reported, what chemical safety documents say, and why calls for transparency are growing.
The World Health Organization has called for experts to re-examine how pesticide residue exposure is calculated — a quiet signal that current safety models may not fully reflect real-world diets.
When glyphosate residues are found in food, the reassurance is often the same: the levels are “within regulatory limits.” But that phrase doesn’t tell the whole story.
A Wairarapa floristry business is quietly proving that spray-free flowers are not only possible, but commercially viable — offering a local alternative to pesticide-dependent models.
Flowers are rarely questioned as a source of chemical exposure. But unlike food, cut flowers sit outside pesticide residue limits — creating a regulatory blind spot with real implications for workers’ health.
When we talk about glyphosate testing, most people assume it means measuring exact amounts. But environmental testing often starts with a simpler question: is it present at all? This explainer unpacks what screening tests can — and can’t — tell us, and why presence matters before dose.
After glyphosate residues were found in UK playgrounds, questions are being asked about children’s exposure. With routine spraying across New Zealand, why would our playgrounds be any different?
Whangārei District Council reviewed its use of glyphosate following public concern and a roadside spraying complaint. While safety improvements were recommended, many were not written into contracts. This article examines what changed, what didn’t, and why regulatory assumptions matter when spraying occurs in public spaces.
We independently tested four widely sold Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs for glyphosate and related herbicides. Here’s what the lab results showed — and what “not detected” really means.
