KahuMP's husband admits money sagaThe husband of Maori Party MP Rahui Katene says he resigned as the head of the Mental Health Commission in 2008 after using commission money for personal spending.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHealth groups slammed over locking up of alcoholicA watchdog has slammed three organisations over the locking up of a alcoholic, 43, in a resthome for more than a year without proper legal authority.29 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleWalking 9.7km per week boosts brainpower, study findsFindings suggest walking is the best way of preserving both mental and physical health in old age.29 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandHumiliated staffer paid thousands by mental health trustA BOP trust for people with mental illness must pay $13k plus a year's earnings to a woman unfairly sacked while on stress leave.19 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of murdering neighbourWayne John Reid had been accused of killing Beryl Campbell in her west Auckland unit in 2008.17 Nov 04:52 AM
LifestyleFeeling groovyPounding away on the treadmill at the gym and nibbling on lettuce leaves is not the secret to feeling fab for summer, says nutrition specialist Dr Libby Weaver.02 Nov 04:30 PM
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
