New ZealandKiller in communityA murderer serving a life sentence is not ready to be released says the Parole Board. But because he is a mental health patient, he has already been out into the community.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand$100k for mental health social mediaThe Government has allocated $100,000 to make use of social media to improve youth mental health.28 Feb 05:00 AM
OpinionDavid Hill: A devious way of getting from A to B, via J, W and QBiologists argue that evolution proceeds via natural selection. Wrong. Cryptic crosswords prove that in the case of many Homo sapiens, it works via UNnatural selection.27 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleTwo weeks to feel sad... then you're sickGrief is in danger of being branded a medical condition if a mourner feels sad for two weeks and consults a GP, says an international authority on death and dying.22 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Newton-John reveals depression battleAustralian actress/singer Olivia Newton-John has spoken out about her battle with depression, revealing she turned to therapy and medication to help face her problems20 Feb 08:40 PM
LifestyleEmbrace an aging love lifeCould the fountain of youth be found through a positive attitude spiced with gratitude, laughter and a healthy dose of loving sex?18 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentViolent past a 'wave of terror'Matthew Newton has blamed his past violent attacks on a 'wave of terror' and 'hopelessness'.17 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandFacility criticised after intellectually impaired woman suffers carpet burns13 Feb 04:11 AM
New ZealandRise in assaults on guardsAlmost 30 prison guards have been seriously assaulted since mid-2010 with 88 per cent punched in the head or face area and one attacked with hot water.12 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBullying knows no age limitsWe're accustomed to stories about childhood bullies, but similar behaviours are occurring among seniors.07 Feb 11:45 PM
OpinionBlog: Make and own choicesEach week, life coach, yoga teacher and corporate escapee Louise Thompson will share actionable tips to make life happier, healthier and less stressful.07 Feb 02:30 AM
LifestyleKiwis creating technology to help autistic kidsAutistic children could be taught life-changing communication skills on high-tech computer tablets, New Zealand researchers say.06 Feb 05:30 PM
LifestylePoor mental health leads to bad behaviourPoor mental health leads to bad lifestyle behaviour in socially disadvantaged people - not the other way round, a study suggests.05 Feb 12:20 AM
Small BusinessSurvey: Workplace stress on the riseBigger workloads and tighter company budgets are causing higher stress levels among New Zealand employees in certain sectors, a new report says.04 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: How to know if he/she is the oneBam. Right there. It’s a biggie and it needs more explanation. It’s not essential for happiness but it surely helps a great deal. It’s can be a lifelong quest... finding The One.27 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleHow fruit affects emotionsEating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic.24 Jan 01:25 AM
LifestyleDo you want to live to 100?Remarkably, two in five girls born today will live for a century, and boys are close behind. But, asks Jeremy Laurance, is longevity all it's cracked up to be?23 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandVideo tour: Massive waterslideThe first images of the world's biggest waterslide being built near Auckland have been released.22 Jan 07:15 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Honour your own health and energy levelsHands up who has a new year’s resolution to exercise more, weigh less and reduce stress?20 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleEating fruit and veg will make you happierJust three servings of fruit and vegetables a day can transform your outlook on life, a new study suggests.17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ gets world's biggest waterslideConstruction has begun on the world's biggest waterslide - a 650m drop down a hillside west of Auckland.16 Jan 10:30 PM
LifestyleAddiction leads to longer lifePeople who suffer from addiction problems and ADHD are more likely to live to 100 and longer, new research suggests.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong walk for alternative treatmentWalking the entire length of Ninety Mile Beach and over some of Northland's major hills is a massive undertaking, but that's just the start of Annie Chapman's epic trek from Cape Reinga to Bluff.13 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: 10 principles of happinessCan you boil down happiness to a formula? Of course not. Happiness is absolutely individual. As I work with people on their own personal happiness strategies, however, there are super clear themes that come through.13 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleSoft drinks depression linkA study has linked soft drinks to depression - with diet versions particularly problematic. Coffee, however, appeared to have the opposite effect.09 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandSamurai sword attacker avoids jailA "grossly intoxicated" man who took a samurai sword to his mother's throat when she refused to hand over his car keys has been ordered to undergo alcohol counselling.08 Jan 02:31 AM
