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Missing man discharged from mental health facility found

Jamie Way's sister said she would be laying a complaint regarding Jamie's care.

'Horrible story': Nats ask why threatening tenant allowed to keep state house

"Why do people who terrorise their neighbours get to stay?"

Matt Heath: Don't worry, it's okay to be unhappy

Happiness Editor Matt Heath meets clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire.

Labour's $100m boost for specialist mental health services is welcome. But it's not nearly enough

ANALYSIS: In a sector in crisis, there's growing frustration at the slow rate of change.

Govt to tackle three-year mental health care backlog: Little

'It's my expectation we can clear the backlog in significantly less time than that.'

'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults

The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.

Matt Heath: Upgrade your friendship with a walk

OPINION: Why do we find it easier asking a buddy out for a beer than a stroll?

Great Minds | Languishing after lockdowns

Hamish and Kyle talk about the languishing state some have found themselves in during the pandemic, and how to reach out to someone in a way they are comfortable with. Video / NZ Herald

In Her Head: Our health system was built for men

Bioengineering Researcher, Kelly Burrowes on how our health system ignores and neglects female patients. Video / NZ Herald

In Her Head: Woman's life-threatening endometriosis delays

Paris' life-threatening endometriosis diagnosis and surgery delays, with wait times up to three years. Video / NZ Herald

Cancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens say

Cancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.

Some could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHB

Two patients have died in the past six years before treatment.

Why anxiety is like an addiction - and how to break the habit

Happiness Editor Matt Heath meets psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer.

'Like a dark blanket that covers your life': Depressed mum 'not critical enough' for support

"She looks at me and goes 'mummy do you not want me any more?'"

'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgings

The council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.

Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good

OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.