Video

Play sand testing reveals airborne asbestos

2 July 2026

Brief

AUT's Dr Terri-Ann Berry says the positive result for airborne asbestos in children's play sand was something no-one in the research team wanted. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is also now working to update...

In-depth

AUT's Dr Terri-Ann Berry says the positive result for airborne asbestos in children's play sand was something no-one in the research team wanted. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is also now working to update...

More from NZ Herald