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Review into attempted kidnapping reveals flaws

The man had been admitted to the respite house after trying to engage with children.

Kyle MacDonald: The truth about depression

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald asks: Do we really know what depression is anymore?

Kiwi's death taken up with Japanese government

Kiwi officials will be discussing Kelly Savage's death with Japan's Foreign Ministry.

They do! Aussies vote for same-sex marriage

Sixty-one per cent of the vote was for same-sex marriage.

Whangarei mayor's plea to youth, no more suicides

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

'Avalanche' of Kiwi kids suffering anxiety

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

Sheryl Mai's message on suicide

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

Grassroots movement to change attitudes to mental health

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

Coleman: 'I'll hold Govt to account over suicide rate'

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

Five in hospital after smoking synthetics

At least five people are reportedly in Wellington Hospital after smoking synthetic drugs.

Kyle MacDonald: Why fear is good for kids

It's normal to want to protect our kids from fearful things, but to what extent?

Too much Facebook won't harm mental health

Those who spend more time on social media aren't more likely to suffer from mental health.

Health centre offers free visits for under 18s

Around 1700 Hawke's Bay teenagers to benefit from free access to health services.

Hoarding at 'unhealthy' levels for 35,000 Kiwis

Eighty per cent of those unhealthy hoarders are women.

Why you should stop and smell the roses

Study finds those that take time to notice nature, have an increased sense of happiness.

Ann Gannan: 'He took my family, he took my babies'

Mother lost in a world of drugs after the murders of her daughters and unborn grandchild.

Academics say depression not a single disease

Could depression be a group of separate syndromes rather than a single disease?

Jake Bailey: Why being a lean-on person could save a life

There's no easy fix for mental health issues but we can all help change our dire stats.