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'Satan's voice': Couple killed in Epsom intervened on psychotic attack of third person
The man also requested permanent name suppression.
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'Sad and challenging time': Winston Peters on former NZ First MP's death
NZ First leader says thoughts and prayers are with Prosser's friends and family.
Former NZ First MP dies suddenly in UK, aged 55
In May 2020, Prosser claimed Covid-19 was a global conspiracy.
Hamish and Kyle - On the trouble with drinking
The question is when does a few become a few too many?
Great Minds | Trouble with Drinking
What can you do if your drinking has become a problem? Video / NZ Herald
'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nurses
Seclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.
'Kan do it': Meet the Kiwi grandfather, almost blind and deaf, who built his own home
Brian Gubb is a practical go-getter who loves rock-climbing, his tractor - and nail gun.
Hospital's mental health unit moved to Wicksteed St
Patients and staff were moved to the Te Rito site on Wicksteed St about two weeks ago.
Queer and Here: Episode 4 - The road to healing
Moving on from the burden of trauma demands massive internal deep diving.
How Toni Street's brave health battle inspired new podcast
Struggling with your health? Toni Street's new podcast offers inspiration and top tips.
People with mood disorders hit hard by Covid disruptions, study finds
Study sparks call for public health awareness.
The false belief that's driving doctors to burn out
Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks with Occupational Physician Dr David Beaumont.
Hamish and Kyle - On getting a good night's sleep
Sleep is one of those key components when it comes to mental health.
Revealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid accepted
ACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.
Kieran Read on leading the All Blacks: 'Rugby taught me a lot that I am using now'
Matt Heath discusses post-retirement happiness with the former All Blacks captain.
Sir John Kirwan in drive to raise $1m for school mental health initiative
Former All Black launches campaign amid growing concern about children's mental health
Editorial: Serious mental health needs serious attention
OPINION: Our editorial on 51,000 young New Zealanders with mental health issues.
'Fight' to get suicidal man into mental health ward: Caregiver
The eight-year long wait for an inquest into the death of Shaun Gray began today.
Children's mental health services 'in crisis' - Health Minister Andrew Little
Mental health has been underfunded and rundown for a "long, long time", Little says.
Child mental health crisis: Funding 'has not kept pace' with growing numbers
Number of young people seen in EDs for a mental health crisis jumped 177% in a decade
Hamish and Kyle - On talking about depression and the language of mental health
Talking about our difficulties should be encouraged. But we need to be careful with words.
Great Minds | Talking about Depression
Kyle and Hamish discuss depression and how to talk about what you're feeling. Video / NZ Herald
Texas Shooting: Student told 911 'send the police now' as cops waited
Students trapped inside a classroom with a gunman repeatedly called 911.
The online campaign targeting consumers of fake news
"We want to destabalise their thinking."
Ex-NRL players talk with teens about life away from the football field and social media
Ali Lauiti'iti and Jerry Seuseu are committed to helping youth face their mental fears.
'Precious individuals' taken in Texas school shooting
Heartbreaking stories about the victims of Tuesday's shooting have begun to emerge.
'Oh my God no': Talented musician ended own life after bludgeoning flatmate
A man who attacked his flatmate moments before ending his life was psychotic at the time.
Top sportsman, Rhodes scholar took own life after depression battle
Finn Lowery had a lot to live for, the coroner noted.
Rest home nurse worked three days without break due to short-staffing
The aged care home in the rural North Island has about 50 patients.
Osaka's mental health discussion resonates at French Open
Naomi Osaka has been credited with bringing discussions of mental health to the forefront.
Kieran Read: 'I feared going into shops and running into people who wanted to talk about the game'
Matt Heath discusses mental wellbeing with the former All Blacks captain.