New ZealandCops crack down on autistic looterNew Zealand's top police have ignored a judge's recommendation and again denied diversion to an autistic man found taking light fittings in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.07 Jul 12:40 AM
New ZealandSir Peter Blake awards: Dame Margaret BazleyToday the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.01 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: CYF must act when babies at riskFewer in the community are prepared to turn a blind eye to child abuse.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe silent battle: Mum fights to ensure a futureAbuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.24 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandMental health workers protest against assaultsHealth workers have presented management of a mental health facility with a vote of no confidence after hundreds of assaults by patients.21 Jun 06:15 AM
OpinionSir Peter Gluckman: Early intervention vital for helping NZ's troubled youngMore needs to be done during early childhood, write Peter Gluckman and Harlene Hayne.08 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandDrug sold at dairies puts young man in mental unitAn anguished father wants substances such as Kronic synthetic cannabis banned.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConversations with ourselvesA self-help technique aims to help "voice hearers" live with their condition.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPsych tests for man accused of ex-girlfriend's kidnapNathan Boulter faces a raft of charges including abducting and causing grievous bodily harm to ex-girlfriend.31 May 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Woefully deficient' youth servicesNew Zealand has a "woefully deficient" number of mental health services aimed specifically at young people and medical staff were poorly trained to identify those young people who might be at risk, according to a new report.31 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleCan't add up? Don't despair you may suffer from dyscalculiaIt affects one in 20 people, can undermine their confidence and frequently leads to the embarrassment of counting on one's fingers.27 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandMental health boost aims to cut welfare rollsHealth training funds are being redirected into mental health.26 May 05:30 PM
OpinionAnthony O'Brien: Compulsory care goes only so far in preventing suicideThe call by the Rotorua coroner for changes to the law to enable easier access to compulsory mental health treatment is understandable given the tragedy of suicide.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandString of suicides sparks law pleaA coroner has called for urgent law changes after three young people took their own lives shortly after being released from care.20 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Mother of the nation' lends voice to suicide preventionJudy Bailey has spoken of her personal battle with depression as she fronts a new campaign.14 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentLindsay Lohan to undergo psychological counsellingLindsay Lohan has been ordered to undergo psychological counselling.12 May 09:23 AM
LifestyleBorn to be happy: Discovering the 'happiness gene'Some people are born happy, scientists say. Researchers have identified a "happiness gene" that makes people more likely to feel satisfied with their lives. Their sunny dispostion is an accident of birth, at least in part.06 May 02:00 AM
LifestyleOh baby, what a mother loadBeing a new parent can bring a surge of unexpected feelings, not all of them good. Dionne Christian relives her own battle with post-natal depression - now called perinatal distress - and talks about how to get help.04 May 12:00 AM
