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Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart

Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.

PM's Europe trip: Is New Zealand being dragged into Nato?

Jacinda Ardern will be honoured with a Nato summit visit - but that comes with strings.

John Roughan: Democracies must stand together at Nato summit

OPINION: Seldom has it been more important for democracies to stand together.

Fran O'Sullivan: NZ's nosedive bad karma for Ardern

Ardern can still deliver a good sales pitch to overseas. At home, it's got tougher.

Chris Luxon's first six months - and what's next

The new leader has been on a learning curve but has the gamble paid off?

Sole trader in meth has extra time added to prison sentence

Judge tells dealer that methamphetamine 'wreaks havoc' on other people's lives.

Young, autistic, trans, and distressed, they turned to the mental health system for support. It didn't help

One family's story shows the growing pressures on mental health services for young people.

'Casualties grow every day': Rare defeat as Ukraine forces retreat from key city

After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces will retreat to avoid encirclement.

Star-studded Matariki event marks NZ's historic new holiday

Matariki is about acknowledging the past, present and future.

Matthew Hooton: Chris Hipkins' Bellis apology rings hollow

At one time, a Cabinet Minister's head would have rolled over MIQ debacle.

'He was chasing me with this big knife': Police hail local heroes after stabbings

Four hurt in horror attack but police say far worse outcome averted by brave intervention.

'This is us': Stacey Morrison on how to celebrate Matariki respectfully

The central message in Matariki is universal.

Editorial: Let Matariki be an open gateway to what we can be

OPINION: Our editorial on the first Matariki public holiday for New Zealand.

Brad Pitt joined Alcoholics Anonymous after Angelina Jolie split

The actor has opened up about his sobriety journey in a new interview with GQ.

Thousands of North Island homes affected by power outage

Crews are on their way to assess the issue.

Te Rina Triponel: Understanding the many meanings of Matariki

OPINION: Māori New Year is an appreciation of what has happened and looking ahead.