Estranged wife tells inquest she flagged police officer’s suicide risk for months
The former police officer died amid the breakup of his marriage.
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Woman who left newborn in hospital waste bin didn't know she was pregnant
The woman pleaded guilty in November to concealing the dead body of a child.
Kiwi kids will be at school for just 8 days in April
April is set to be a challenging month for New Zealand’s working parents.
'Disturbing': Top brands review their TikTok ads after they appear next to distressing videos
Advertisers want better controls on young people viewing troubling mental health posts.
Run for ‘Reido’: Post-cyclone wellbeing the focus of Hastings charity gig
Lost brother, son and mate remembered in charity event.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health support
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance; 9yo victims named
Three 9-year-old victims named as shooter identified as former student of school.
Just 3pc of $500m ‘drawn down’ to improve or build mental health facilities
Only $15m has been approved so far.
'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again
"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”
Number of children waiting for mental health support more than triples
There is a 'higher-than-national-average rate' of children receiving support in the Bay.
Rising wait times for children's mental health assessments 'worrying'
'The need is way greater than the actual capacity to service that need'.
The teen mental health crisis: A reckoning for Big Tech
Financial Times: 'Multiple juries are in. They’re all reaching the same conclusion.'
Why do I feel more anxious at night?
NY Times: The quiet hours can bring a lot of internal chatter. Here’s how to deal with it.
Healthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communities
Seeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.
Revealed: The failures in the lead up to Cassandra's death
Parents disappointed by DHB review of treatment prior to teenage daughter's death.
Family of woman who took her own life speak out after hospital 'failures'
'They failed to keep Samara safe.'
Hospital 'failures' a crucial factor in woman's death, says coroner
Samara Jade Visser's body was found in Point Chevalier.
Distracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriend
Ohorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.
Shot Bro: Seminar on real-life fight with depression heads to Marton
"It will inspire our community."
Mental health building projects delayed amid soaring costs
One upgrade has escalated in price by $100 million.
At 42, panic attacks struck out of the blue and derailed my life
Telegraph: Outwardly, Fiona Buckland had it all. On the inside, she was tapped out.
'My autism makes dating petrifying': What it's like to be diagnosed at 33
Times: What it’s like to be female on the spectrum, with three autistic kids.
Autistic man on learners licence killed in car accident 'pressured' into driving colleagues to work
'No one should die due to an employer’s negligence' - grieving dad.
Want to be happier? The world’s happiest country has just launched a masterclass
The country is finally revealing its secrets to a happy life.
Brutal attack: Woman slashed, suffers fractured eye socket after using all the meth
The judge said it was a 'brutal attack involving extreme violence'.
Fears of rise in anti-transgender and queer-phobic rhetoric
There are fears a rise in anti-trans and queer-phobic rhetoric is driving a wave of hate.
Expectant dad starts men-only classes for conversations about fatherhood
Simon Street hopes to create a safe space and a “flowing kaupapa” for fathers to share.
North Shore stabber deemed insane, says devil told him to attack people
He went on a rampage with a kitchen knife before someone took him down with a crutch.
Man who ‘received messages’ from Peaky Blinders stabbed woman to death, found insane
The man will now be held in hospital as a special patient.
'If I had the means I would': Teen's disturbing confession about carrying out a mass shooting
Nugi Reeves said he idolised those who carried out mass shootings around the world.
Icon sorry after F1 star's 'disorder' revealed
The star driver’s eating problems were dragged back into the spotlight.
Social media and mental health: ‘NZ incredibly slow to respond’
There are growing concerns about what teens are sharing about mental health online.
'On another planet': Commentator slams Harry and Meghan
Couple criticised for going on about their issues amid life of absolute privilege.
Prince Harry reveals why he ‘smothers’ his children with love
The Prince has revealed the painful reason behind his affection towards his children.