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From psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mums

What three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.

Incoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regions

Severe weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.

'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months later

Jack Robertson’s mother says the chair now faces the island where family are buried.

Harbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit Auckland

Heavy showers are also expected to affect the city during peak evening travel hours.

Woman dies following alleged assault in Paraparaumu

A man has been charged with assault and breaching a protection order.

The first-timer and the stalwart: Meet two people helping make Aims Games happen

Kahleia Josephson runs water polo and Malcolm Taylor maps the cross-country course.

Farmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committee

Federated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.

The Country: Canterbury Show preview with Sir David Carter

Sir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, P. Duncan.

Cornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage Comvita

Comvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid.

Yearling heifers 'fly out the gate' at Gisborne cattle fair

Around 5600 head went under the hammer over the sales week at Matawhero

A Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farms

Berwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.

Kirkpatrick wins CHB Shears title for 15th time

The 55-year-old edged out 2012 World Champion Gavin Mutch by 2.165 points in Waipukurau.

Flipping unbelievable: 'Basic' villa sells for nearly $6m after high-end revamp

Bidders turn up the heat for transformed 1900s home.

Couple selling their dream property after tornado rips up their plans in just 30 seconds

"Now what? We are homeless again – what the heck?”

TV star agents on fame and fashion fails: 'I can’t go to the local shops in a hoodie anymore'

Real estate pros Jayne Kiely and Paul Glover on LLL and dressing to impress.

Beloved Kiwi wildlife park for sale - 280 animals included as chattels

Marshall family list Tauranga park and their $12m farm at the same time.

Shorter mortgage fixes hint at turning point for house prices

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Elite sporting school could lose rugby fields after secret buyer swoops in

Ranui Sports Field, used by Lindisfarne College, has been sold for just under $8m.