New ZealandMentally ill killer's outings safe - ColemanThe Associate Health Minister says he is confident it is safe for a schizophrenic man who beat a friend to death to be out unescorted in public, despite the victim's brother's pleas.22 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandMentally ill killer released on leaveA schizophrenic man who beat a friend to death after being released from psychiatric care - despite telling staff he wanted to kill someone - is allowed back into the community without supervision.22 Oct 01:54 AM
LifestyleLife in the middle agesNo stage of life has a worse reputation than middle age. There might be some very good reasons for that, writes Shane Gilchrist.21 Oct 11:30 PM
LifestyleAn extraordinary life<i>Viva</i> chats exclusively to Isabella Blow's former husband, Detmar, the author of a new book about the once-fabulous fashion icon.20 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleZen and the art of roly-polyTired of having a ‘monkey mind’, and inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s <i>Eat Pray Love</i>, Rebecca Barry sets out to find inner peace on a meditation course and talks to a woman who turned on, tuned in and dropped out in Bali.18 Oct 01:00 AM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Tentative welcome to perks of indecision11 Oct 04:30 PM
Employment<i>Gill South</i>: A dash of silliness goes a long way towards a happier workplaceIt doesn't have to be wacky, but a bit of fun at work is therapeutic for staff, and for the business.10 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldSuicides stir cry for actionConcern is mounting over the increasing number of young Aborigine suicides.06 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentIHC companies put under statutory managementTwo firms caring for the disabled asked to be put under statutory management as they could not afford the potential $176m liability of a requirement to pay sleeping workers.04 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandFraudster doctor a student of deceptionA Nigerian drug smuggler who duped authorities to get a job in NZ as a hospital psychiatrist came across as friendly but secretive, acquaintances say.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer fakes CV to land doctor's jobA Nigerian drug smuggler who fooled immigration officials to get a job as a hospital psychiatrist was yesterday jailed for 16 months. 29 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleScientists identify brain's region for introspectionResearchers found people who were more introspective tended to have larger volumes of nerve tissue in an area of the prefrontal cortex.17 Sep 12:30 AM
