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Heritage bach destroyed: Man found to be insane at the time of the fire

The blaze was seen by hundreds and prompted multiple calls to emergency services

'Big problems on little shoulders': How Sir John Kirwan is tackling mental health through primary schools

The All Black legend wants mental health to be a school subject like reading or maths.

Guilty: Jury rejects insanity finding for schizophrenic who murdered pregnant girlfriend

Akash pleaded guilty to Gurpreet Kaur's murder in 2016 but was later granted a trial.

'Struggling to tread water': GPs battle burnout and doctor shortage

Bay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.

Psychiatrist: Despite mental illness, man who killed girlfriend likely knew it was wrong

Two psychiatrists have given opposing opinions regarding Akash's insanity defence.

Parents of teen charged in school shooting to stand trial

Jennifer and James Crumbley are being charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Rock and a hard place: Project sparks mental health, conservation debate

Painted stones - Kim's Rocks - have been appearing around the hills of the South Island.

Omicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hours

Ambulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.

Psychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'

Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.

Psychiatric patient stabs nurse with needle

Unstable patient smuggles hypodermic needle into her room and attacks nurse.

Healing by horse: 'I'm a changed man now'

Treks, cowboy breakfasts and camaraderie for men with post-traumatic stress disorder.

'Deep unfairness': Truth about NZ's public holidays

A large section of our workforce don't get a day off or extra pay on public holidays.

Covid-19: Why Kiwis can adapt to NZ's new normal

Kiwis bounced back from 2020's pandemic anxiety - and we can do it again, expert says.

Is it time for a work-from-home reset?

Kiwi clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal shares tips on working from home.

Ex-MP and Covid theories: The cost of a 'treacherous political rabbit hole'

Former National MP Matt King on why he won't 'sell my soul to the devil'.

Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways

Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."

Opinion: Youth suicide will not fix itself

OPINION: Kushlan Sugathapala outlines key areas to needing urgent attention.

Kiwi hero awaiting emergency MIQ spot to see dying mother

Hemopo's mum, who he describes as his 'queen', has stage 4 cancer.