Health
Wellington Water treatment plant 'catastrophic failure' - mayor
Wellington Water's chief executive said an inspection of the the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant today has revealed the damage is as bad as they feared. An equipment breakdown at the plant has… Audio
Social media driving trend of injectable peptides
Social media is driving a boom in the use of untested and potentially harmful drugs that claim to help achieve Hollywood good looks. Despite being unnaproved by Medsafe, these types of peptides are… Audio
'You are not alone': Princess of Wales' message on World Cancer Day
Catherine spoke of her experience with cancer, in a deeply personal video message released on Wednesday to mark World Cancer Day.
Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty speaks to Guyon Espiner
The capital faces an environmental catastrophe after the shutdown of the Moa Point treatment plant. Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
'Catastrophic failure': Mayor describes plant's leak as environmental disaster
An average of around 70 million litres of untreated wastewater has been pouring into Wellington's South Coast each day since Wednesday morning. Audio
Clinicians warn of ADHD diagnosis side effects
Clinicians are warning an ADHD diagnosis might have unexpected side effects, with research linking it to poor behaviour and grades in adolescents. Health correspondent Kate Green reports. Audio
Two studies link child ADHD diagnoses to poor school performance, unhappiness
Some clinicians are concerned by these results, while some people say a diagnosis brought validation and life-changing help.
Is pushing on with a ruptured ACL a good idea?
American skier Lindsey Vonn will try and race despite a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, but an expert warns this isn't an idea anyone should replicate.
The Panel with Jeremy Elwood and Sarah Sparks, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jeremy Elwood and Sarah Sparks. First up, an equipment failure at Wellington's Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has sent thousands of… Audio
'Dying is hard to do': Cancer patient struggles to withdraw KiwiSaver
"I've got limited time, and fighting with someone that's holding my money and refusing to give it up is just one more stress I can't afford."
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 February 2026
More New Zelaanders are out of work with unemployment rising to its highest level in more than a decade. Auckland and Wellington are hit hard as people lose their jobs in the cities. We unpack the job… Audio
People are avoiding seed oils, but are they really that bad?
Are they really the dietary villains they're being made out to be?
Pharmac Minister Seymour on potential Wegovy funding
A Pharmac advisory panel has provisionally recommended funding the weight loss drug Wegovy, or chronic weight management in people with high BMIs and associated conditions. Pharmac Minister David… Audio
'A lot of excitement': Lab-grown tumours will assist cancer drug testing
A project at the cutting edge of cancer research hopes to build a collection of tiny lab-grown tumours at the University of Auckland. Audio
Endurance events are booming, but why?
Organisers are struggling to keep up with demand during a boom driven by women and younger athletes.
Should I take a fish oil supplement for my heart, joints or mood?
Modern interest in fish oil for health surged in the '70s.
Measles outbreak officially over but risk remains
It's been with 42 days since the last confirmed connected case.
628,000 Kiwis report recent migraine symptoms
A new survey has found a high number of people reporting migraine symptoms, but many aren't receiving a formal diagnosis. Audio
Diabetes care in NZ: Who's being left behind?
Analysis - At first glance, it can look like the result of individual choices, but that doesn't hold up.
Health NZ says youth mental health services have improved since teen's death
Maddie Hall, 16, died in March 2023, despite dozens of clinician checks and 40 suicide attempts over the previous three years.
