Health
WHO membership doesn't threaten NZ's sovereignty - walking away from it would
Part of the problem for the WHO is not that it is too powerful, but that it is oddly invisible, writes vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris.
Feeling apathetic? Science may be able to help
Is there a biological reason why someone might become apathetic? Audio
What caused last month's hospital IT outage
The outage took out systems doctors and nurses need, forcing them to use paper for 36 hours.
Warning massive sewage spill smell could get worse
The smell from the massive Moa Point raw sewage discharge in Wellington could be about to get worse, as Wellington Water battles a new overflow in Porirua.
'We're ruining it': Fears over financial impact of sewage leak
Divers and recreation groups are not only worried about the environmental cost, but also the financial fallout.
Explosion leaves forklift driver with serious burns
The worker was seriously burned when several condemned, nine kilogram gas bottles exploded and their forklift caught fire in March, 2024 at Tank Test in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
Parts of PNG experiencing outbreaks of the flu
Health authorities in Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea are responding to an outbreak of the H3N2 virus. Audio
DOC becoming 'extremely concerned' about Wellington sewage leak
The leak may impact sponges, muscles, penguins and fish that eat particles in the water. Audio
Flexing it: The Push-Up Challenge
Thousands of Kiwis are gearing up to get moving for mental health with the nationwide launch of The Push-Up Challenge. Audio
'Far too many risks': Expert warns of synthetic peptides
The expert says the drugs can be dangerous and many are sold based on unproven claims. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman.
Then: ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, but so is misinformation about the disorder.… Audio
Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors?
There's a shortfall of at least 130 rural GPs nationwide. Audio
Beaches on the south coast and Lyall Bay remain off limits
The results of tests on the Wellington coast line contaminated with millions of litres of raw sewage are expected anytime in the next 24 hours. But beaches on the south coast and Lyall Bay remain off… Audio
Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors
Could the rural equivalent of tinder targetted at health professionals help attract doctors to remote areas and keep them there. The boss of one health organisation thinks so. Audio
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
