PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Serious concerns': Judge rejects mental health agency's request to rein in Polkinghorne trial reportsHerald publisher NZME says it is reporting the case responsibly, and within rules.06 Aug 05:13 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan launches Mitey for Waikato youthMental health becomes an 'ordinary but important' subject at school.05 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandHospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health calloutsSome say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMental Health Foundation looks to cut jobsAround half of the foundation's income is from Government contracts.18 Apr 08:19 PM
New ZealandACC told to reconsider woman’s injury claim after suicide attempt linked to medicationThe medication 'likely played a material role' in the woman attempting suicide.31 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Empathy, accountability and abuse in shoplifting accusationsOPINION: Some rules for good behaviour in the bad world of politics.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand24 hours of personal training a worthwhile challenge for gym ownerJack Colbourne is set to train for 24 hours straight to raise mental health awareness.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalance Aotearoa to hold concert for mental health awarenessIt's hoped the concert will provide a sense of community.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Toxic positivity': Why new parents aren't asking for helpBecoming a parent is a roller coaster. One Auckland mum has a clever way to navigate it.12 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuThe mental health system failed my father. I want to fix it.Johnny Cribb says he's been defined by the mental health death of his dad01 Jun 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Failing completely': Mental health boss slams Govt reforms; new survey reveals young Kiwis' distressSurvey shows many young adults are struggling with cost of living and other pressures.22 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelMental Health Awareness Week: Kiwis reveal the places that lift them upThis week Kiwis are being asked to think about the people and places that bring them joy.25 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nursesSeclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2022: $200m mental health boost 'small bikkies'Head of Mental Health Foundation says initiatives are welcome but modest and "piecemeal".19 May 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSome could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHBTwo patients have died in the past six years before treatment.10 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHidden Covid crisis: Sharp rise in Kiwis struggling with mental wellbeing, happinessExperts call for urgent action amid concern about Covid's impact on mental health.21 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFive homicides 'absolutely avoidable', a total system failureFive homicides by five mentally-ill people have been the subjects of extensive inquests.17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe aftermath: Five homicides, five people failed by the mental health systemA trail of grief, scrutiny, and learnings - how could these deaths have been prevented?17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Everesting challenge a good deedEveresting at Te Mata Peak raises over $10,000 for Mental Health Foundation.28 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandConversion therapy ban bill: Submitters call for stronger lawThe proposed law doesn't go far enough, some submitters have argued.16 Sep 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Lockdown extension another blow for businessesRetail NZ said the extension may be a 'fatal blow' for some business owners.13 Sep 05:14 AM
CyclingExclusive: Olivia Podmore paid $20,000-plus sporting grant for welfare reasonsNo one's been given money just for the sake of it, says Olympian cyclist Eddie Dawkins.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents called out for lying about mental health to get work extensionsStudents faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.07 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Mental distress' biggest health issue as workplace anxiety, stress counselling climbs'Counsellors had been a lifesaver for many people...'19 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister rules out drug law overhaulAndrew Little says any major change would first have to go back to a referendum.12 Apr 05:33 AM
OpinionOpinion: Accusation of mental health censorship a shocking oneIt's time to ditch commissions, new offices, working groups and expert panel discussions.08 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's shameful': David Seymour outraged maternal suicide video banned'No matter how it may trigger me, it's too important not to be shown,' one woman said.29 Mar 08:51 PM
New ZealandWellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winnersWe all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.11 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationHow Whanganui schools are promoting wellbeingBuilding strengths for mental health during awareness week in Whanganui.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to Kiwi parents after suicide posted on TikTok"I don't know how even a bot wouldn't have picked that up, it shouldn't be online."08 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandSuicide commentary unhelpful to Queenstown, says expertsSpeculating links between suicide and the pandemic is damaging to mental health: experts.21 Aug 07:16 PM
New Zealand$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health servicesGrants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.18 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandBystander guides distressed woman back to shore'I just kept her talking and held her hand.'07 Jul 10:30 PM
