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Judge slams hospital's decision to release inpatient
A man was released from an inpatient order too early, creating victims, a judge says.

Why do we find making new friends so hard as adults?
Loneliness is everywhere - so how can we get better at making new friends?

'It just led me to spiral': Mike King's daughter Tekay on mental health battle
Tekay King, daughter of Mike King, is speaking out after attempting to take her own life.

Border bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQ
It's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.

He killed 77 people including a 14yo Kiwi. Her mother's grief - he 'should shut the **** up'
"He has shown no remorse," Vanessa Svebakk says of mass killer Anders Breivik.

'Driven by fear not logic': Family of five in MIQ facing 25-day stay
The family face 25 days in MIQ with three children under six.

30 days in MIQ because he can't be isolated from infected partner
Officials suggested he should catch Covid-19 to avoid a longer stay.

Aussie frontline workers expose horrific conditions amid Omicron outbreak
The heroes of 2020 are burnt out, with Covid-19 cases exploding across the country.

'He cared': Man thanks cop who grabbed him mid-jump, saving his life
Sergeant Dylan Robinson saved the then-suicidal teen in 2009.

30 dawn dips: Teens make a splash for Christmas Day and mental health
Lots of people our age don't really talk about what's going on in their head, teen says.

NZ's own Forrest Gump: Why Kiwi man won't stop running
The athlete says we have a long way to go to fix New Zealand's mental health crisis.

Lake Alice survivor says justice not done after police probe ended
Lake Alice abuse survivor Malcolm Richards says he did not get justice.

Suicide pact: 'Rhys was meant to be in a safe place': Parents' heartache
Woman who helped man die will serve a two year sentence of intensive supervision.

Hamilton triple fatal crash: 'I won't let the hate consume me,' says mother of victim
Many victim impact statements were read to the court, paying tribute to those killed.

Sir John Kirwan: Goodbye to the Covid-19 blues
OPINION: JK outlines ways to shake off anxieties from the Covid 19 pandemic.

Bikie delusions sparked axe attack
A man thought bikies were plotting to kill him when he attacked people with a tomahawk.

Sir John Kirwan planning a surf park in Auckland
The surf park could be located in north or west Auckland.

'A campaign of denial': NZ Police and emergency housing
There's been unprecedented demand for what's supposed to be a short-term housing option.

The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes
Alby Hailes, 26, goes through a roller-coaster of emotions after winning a TV reality show

'Heightened levels of anxiety': Student demand for mental health services rises
One principal says students are expressing worry about Covid-19 and climate change.

Tragedy narrowly averted: Police pull M4 rifle on 13yo with toy gun
It's part of the annual use of force report that shows a marked increase in incidents.

How one summer hotspot feels about Auckland's upcoming holidays
The Herald on Sunday spoke to dozens of Northlanders about Auckland coming on holiday.

'I feel responsible': Mother breaks silence on father and son's deaths
Lee Roycroft and son Phoenix, 13, died in an incident that devastated their community.

'Woeful and worsening': Burnout soars during lockdowns
"Workers are genuinely tired." Steps for bosses and workers to reduce risk.

Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'
Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.

Covid takes health toll but smoking drops
While people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.

Local Focus: Everesting challenge a good deed
Everesting at Te Mata Peak raises over $10,000 for Mental Health Foundation.

Return of 'the moments in between': Reconnecting in a post-lockdown city
UK post-lockdown lethargy is dubbed HOGO - the Hassle of Going Out. Will Auckland follow?

Wiggles' star opens up about his depression battle
The 58-year-old has opened up about his behind-the-scenes battle.