Joji Varghese
Family with botulism ineligble for ACC after eating wild pig
Supporters of the Putaruru family who contracted botulism after eating wild boar last month are in shock after being told they're ineligible for ACC. Subi Babu, her husband Shibu Kochummen and his… Audio
Last boar botulism victim wakes from coma
The last of three family members struck down with suspected botulism after eating wild boar has emerged from her coma. Subi Babu was admitted to Waikato Hospital nearly a month ago along with her… Audio
Joji Varghese: update on family being treated for botulism
Three members of a family being treated for botulism in Waikato Hospital were infected by eating wild boar in a curry they'd prepared, although tests are still being conducted in Australia to confirm… Audio
Family sickened after eating wild boar
The Waikato DHB said in a statement the three patients are responding to botulism anti-toxin, but it could be a couple of weeks before the results of toxicology tests are known. Audio
Toxicology report to show cause for poisoned family
Toxicology results out today should shed light on why a Waikato family is in a critical condition in hospital after a severe bout of food poisoning. Three family members were found unconscious by… Audio
Family facing permanent paralysis after eating wild boar
A man caught a wild boar hunting with friends and fed it to his wife and mother - now all three are in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital. Video, Audio
Wild boar may have poisoned Putaruru family
Three members of a Putaruru family could be permanently paralysed after eating what may have been contaminated wild boar. Video, Audio
