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Party promises for tackling youth suicide

The NZ Herald asked those contesting the election what they would do about youth suicide.

Suicide reduction target 'reasonable' - minister

Reducing our suicide rate by a fifth in 10 years is "reasonable", health minister says.

A decade on, widow still wakes screaming

Almost 10 years after he committed suicide, his widow still wakes screaming.

579 empty shoes make way to Parliament

Bereaved families start their vigil for loved ones lost to suicide.

Editorial: Teens need to know they are not alone

EDITORIAL: The Herald has asked a lot of its readers over the past six weeks.

Thanks NZ for talking about suicide

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.

The teen girls who wanted to die - Hailey and Milly's story of hope

Two teens tell of a life-saving bond that began at Starship hospital. Distressing content.

5 ways to reduce suicide rate

Could these be among the answers to our shocking youth suicide rate?

'When you're in trouble, who do you call?'

One solution to reduce New Zealand's high suicide rate = one national crisis text number.

Youth suicide: 'It's an absolute tragedy'

Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman: "Nothing worse" than losing a child to suicide.

'I'm so glad I survived'

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.

'Youth suicide is not inevitable'

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some readers.

PM's wife and the million-dollar contract

Dr Mary English sits on the board of LeVa - the Government's "new preferred supplier."

Headmaster calls on boys to break stigma

Principal on suicide: "We grapple with it every day and every year." Distressing content.

Rainbow suicide rate five times higher

The LGBT+ community has high suicide rates - yet feels ignored. Distressing content.