EmploymentReport links long-term sick leave to depressionPeople off work due to injury are likely to suffer high rates of depression and suicide, new research suggests. 23 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandMachete-wielding man backs down after taser threatAn agitated, machete-wielding man with a history of violence and mental illness has been subdued by a threat of taser use, say police.14 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandSex-addict study solicits adulterersResearchers want to hear from serial sex cheats and others with trouser-trouble, to deepen their understanding of what they call "hypersexuality".03 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandHokitika double murder accused namedThe man accused of murdering two Hokitika men three weeks ago was named for the first time when he appeared in court today.27 Apr 01:29 AM
LifestyleHealth: Cold frontDon't get SAD this winter. Here are five ways to beat the blues.26 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLaughing on the outsideYou might think anyone wanting to stand up in front of a room of strangers and try to make them laugh is mad.18 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrists disagree on sanity of murder accusedDefence and prosecution psychiatrists disagree on the sanity of a NZ post graduate student accused of murdering his wife in the US.16 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCourt told NZ student 'psychotic and delusional'Claims of Blazej Kot's mental state when he killed his wife have been examined in a New York court.15 Apr 05:43 AM
New ZealandNZ murder accused 'wishes he was dead'The NZ student accused of murdering his wife in the US has said he dreamed of being "reunited" with her.14 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandParents of bullied kids could sue schools: adviserParents may be able to sue schools that fail to act when their children are bullied, a top public official says.13 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedical Association backs woman's choice to starve to deathShould a NZ hospital let a patient starve herself to death? Her husband says the hospital should intervene; doctors say they won't.24 Mar 12:35 AM
