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'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.
Northland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'
Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.
Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.
'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocket
It comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year.
Abuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid payment
Govt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.
On The Up: How to stay positive
Some outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.
Released mental health patient kills for second time
The man has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
How AI is changing the way people with autism understand social dynamics
Autistic Translator claims to help some people make sense of their social mishaps.
Dartitis: When a darts player can't throw a dart
Freezing up on the oche even happens to the champions.
'Fierce warrior': Virginia Giuffre's legacy in Epstein saga
Duke of York has now lost any chance of redemption.
Why taking a holiday is good for you
Data shows that getting away can boost your health, happiness and love life.
Can AI therapy still give you the support you need?
Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire joined The Little Things.
'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices drop
Police attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.
French youth kills student, wounds three, in school knife attack
The assailant attacked students with a knife in multiple classrooms in Nantes.
Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.
Man charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycare
A man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.
What we know (and don’t know) about autism, according to science
Autism cases are increasing globally, but its causes are difficult to specify.
'Total disgrace': Mental health unit upgrade to begin - five years after funding allocated
Updgrade would 'significantly improve' environment for patients and staff, says Health NZ.
‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realities
Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.
Olivia Podmore's mother speaks at conclusion of coronial inquest
Nienke and Chris Middleton speak outside Christchurch District Court after the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Olympian Olivia Podmore. Video / George Heard
‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Olivia Podmore’s final message
The coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.
Half of Kiwi adults overwhelmed by phone notifications, study reveals
2degrees commissioned the study, highlighting the mental impact of notifications.
'He tried so hard': Widow honours cricketer's battle with mental health
Graham Thorpe, 55, died in August 2024 after battling depression for years.
Volunteer firefighters seek equal ACC cover
Local fire chiefs urge support for a petition to aid volunteer firefighters.
Homeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglary
The man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.
'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts
'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'
On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.