Teenager's death spurs Whangarei mayor Sheryl Mai to make a public plea about suicide

Auckland-based Gwendoline Smith has seen a swell in anxiety.

After hearing about another suicide victim's death, Whangarei Sheryl Mai says that 'there is support.' / Supplied by Sheryl Mai

Warren Brown, who lost his son Stu to suicide in 2009, speaks about the 365 movement. Video/Brett Phibbs

Former National health minister will hold his successor "accountable" for suicide rates.

New health minister David Clark is interviewed on youth suicide by David Fisher.

The new health minister says the previous Government has cost lives with under-funding.

David Fisher's interview with Health Minister David Clark, over NZ's terrible youth suicide rate. / Mark Mitchell

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