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'Crisis caller told to wait until morning'

Waitemata DHB say they couldn't investigate because they never received a complaint.

Hawkesby: You can't call 24/7 helpline and be told clinician is asleep

COMMENT: You summon the courage to call a helpline only to be told clinician is asleep.

Beasts of unburden: Horses offer listening ears

Contact with animals can reduce stress and increase self-esteem.

Maria Folau apologises for 'insensitive comment'

Silver Ferns star Maria Folau apologises for "insensitive" comments during an interview.

After 12 years in the dark Kiwi woman returns to work

Depression and grief after the loss of a son left Laures angry, unemployed and alone.

Signs your 'midlife crisis' is actually Alzheimer's disease

Clinician explains how Alzheimer's symptoms are often misinterpreted as a midlife crisis.

Mum tried to fulfill her daughter's final wishes - now she is dead

The mother of a university student who died by suspected suicide, has also died.

TAB: The Staf Chat Podcast - Sir John Kirwan

Mark Stafford sits down with NZ's most prolific and successful sports personalities.

Kiwi feminists discriminating against our transgender community

As transphobic posters appear around NZ, Kyle MacDonald unpacks the group behind them.

3yo girl survived four days after mother took her own life

The three-year-old was found surviving on bread and butter up to four days.

How to handle the hormones that hit in your 40s

Approaching menopause and feeling depressed? You're not alone.

Harry Potter, school expulsions and the nature of evil

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald on the call to remove schools' rights to expel kids.

Head of mental health quits after damning report

Dr Sue Mackersey has resigned as clinical director, according to an internal staff email.

Grieving farmer raises $70,000 for suicide prevention

After losing a son, John Herlihy threw his energy into fundraising for suicide prevention.

Cancer diagnosis strikes tragedy-hit family

So much tragedy saw Marcus Taylor Day attempt to take his own life.

Simplicity gives $72,000 to Lifeline, urges others to match it

Financial firms need to give away more of their $5 billion in profits, Simplicity says.

From a frighteningly dark hole to a 'fabulous' life

Mary Haddock-Staniland says without Lifeline, her life could have had a different outcome.

Violence and intimidation at prison needs urgent action

Random inspection finds violence and intimidation at Whanganui Prison.