New ZealandSocial worker ordered to pay patient $100kA social worker, who took about $55,000 worth of cash and gifts from a mentally ill patient, has been ordered to pay her $100,000 in damages.15 Dec 10:21 PM
LifestyleThe secrets of long lifeThe quest may no longer be for the elixir of immortality but with an ageing population there is increased awareness of what it takes to live long and well, writes Dionne Christian.07 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandStudy challenges genetic link to anti-social behaviourAn Otago University study has challenged the idea that depression and anti-social behaviour are primarily influenced by genes.01 Dec 11:58 PM
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
