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Watch: Mike King's big shout out to local playcentre

King has sent a touching video to a tiny community for its big donation.

Hospital patients left without flushing toilets

The water at Princess Margaret Hospital was switched off on Tuesday for pipe repairs.

Nick Carter makes big move in memory of Aaron

The Carters are rasing money to spread awareness regarding mental health.

'Bathe in your blood': Kāinga Ora tenant's 18-month campaign of abuse

Woman moved from Kāinga Ora unit after alleged death threats, abuse.

'I didn't sleep for six nights': Health reporter on battling bipolar disorder

A story written with the hope of helping a least one person feel less alone.

Paula Bennett: A live example of how to bounce back

Learning resilience helps your inner voice to be positive and get you through low times

Local Focus: Frocks on Friday getting people talking

Gisborne wāhine dress up to bring awareness to mental health.

Michelle Obama shares personal stories of coping in new book

Former US first lady struggled with "crushing sense of hopelessness” after 2020 election.

Te Whatu Ora investigates alleged assault of mental health patient by staff member

The family of a 24-year-old man allege he was assaulted after refusing to take medication.

Doctors in distress: Fears more will die as staff struggle with stretched system

Brave widow Kate Harding shares her heartbreak of losing her husband to suicide.

Police unlawfully entered home, IPCA report finds

'The actions of the officers were unlawful, they were not uncaring,' the authority said.

Diagnosed sociopath reveals wild lie she's told bosses for time off

A woman medically diagnosed as a sociopath has detailed how her condition affects her work

Prince Harry’s mental health admission

The duke made a surprise appearance that was praised by leaders on Twitter.

'Huge burden of shame': Actress opens up on ADHD diagnosis

"I thought there was something wrong with me."

Local Focus: Empowering young people with peer support

Piki peer supports mental health by not offering solutions - just listening.

Why KIC's Laura Henshaw opened up about her anxiety

The fitness app co-founder wants to use her platform to help others "feel less alone".

'A lively and loved young woman': Teen's 'unexpected' suicide linked to alcohol

'Her sad death illustrates the dangers of adolescent drinking' - Coroner.

Victims' families weep as school shooter who killed 17 avoids death sentence

Decision has angered many families of the victims, who sought death penalty for shooter.