'Does the Government know what it's doing?' Migrant doctors caught in limbo
Hardworking nurses and doctors during this vulnerable period are caught up in visa issues.
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Rotorua and Taupō to receive kaupapa Māori mental health service
Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare met with providers of Poutama Ora today.
'Significant demand': Youth hub expected to ease pressure on Christchurch mental health services
Construction on the hub will begin after an additional $2.5 million from Government.
Anahera Pickering: Imagine if every young person had a village?
It's great to see community members pull together to seek solutions for our taitamariki
Otago University researchers benefit from $13m in funding
Research related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.
'What a joke': Simone Biles slammed for quitting final
"Kids need strong role models, not this nonsense."
'No one to talk to': 35-day wait for face-to-face youth mental health support
5197 young people have been referred to the CDHB mental health service over the past year.
Eating disorders: Govt start 'work' on support and treatment plan - advocates plea for urgency
Eating disorders breakthrough as govt starts to "plan a way forward" for patients
Britney Spears court fight reflects disability rights issues
Britney Spears' legal battle sheds light on issues people with disabilities are facing.
Noisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life
'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.
'Severe trauma' behind rise in kids assaulting school staff
Kids aged 5 to 9 make up more than half the violent incidents against school staff.
Northland's meth epidemic and the new approach making a difference
Drug experts call for a Northland initiative tackling meth use to be rolled out across NZ.
Act wants checks on gang members' benefits
Studies are split on the effectiveness of schemes similar to what Act is proposing.
Asians satisfied with Kiwi life but face depression risk: Survey
Filipinos may be the happiest group.
'All he wanted was help': Mental health services turned away man who later bashed cops
A man who seriously assaulted two police officers in police cells has been sentenced.
Kiwis with autism, ADHD say health response slow and stigmatising
A 1500-strong online petition calls for the Government to reclassify ADHD and autism.
'My dad needs to be removed today': Britney fires up at first hearing with new lawyer
The star's new lawyer also came out swinging against Jamie Spears.
Cruise ship passenger drowned after climbing overboard
A cruise ship passenger who drowned off Hawke's Bay had deliberately climbed overboard.
'Fears lives being put at risk' due to mental health wait times
Cases have more than six month wait times for youth in need for mental health support.
'Just reach out': Pregnant women with untreated depression urged to get help
A study has found 12 per cent of pregnant women with depression symptoms aren't medicated.
Should a mental health emergency derail a dangerous climb?
New York Times: Debate has emerged around mental illness in adventure sports.
Burnt out small business owners battling mental health issues
Long hours, stress, and financial pressures are taking a toll on the mental health SME.
Mike King baffled at PM's funding of gang rehab but not Gumboot Friday
Mike King has criticised PM's decision to sign off on $2.75 million gang-led drug scheme.
'My heart was racing': the rise of generation panic
After Agi Heale had a panic attack she was surprised to learn just how many of us suffer.
Kiwi kids' healthcare needs slipping through the cracks
Earlier this year, authorities were urgently tracking down babies missing from the system.
'It would scare me': Model's regret over nights out drinking
Olivia Molly Rogers assumed it was normal not to remember large parts of her night.
Meghan's private message to tennis star
Meghan Markle privately offered support to Naomi Osaka amid her mental health struggle.
Britney Spears called 911 before conservatorship hearing
One day before she spoke to the judge, Britney Spears made a surprising phone call.
Insanity finding for killer who thought supermodel, Satan and God spoke to him
Aucklander Raymond Edward Shane Gill killed a fellow boarding house resident in June 2020.
'Killing our kids': Mike King sorry for 'nasty' Bloomfield slur
'I deeply regret making that accusation and I apologise to Dr Bloomfield unreservedly.'
Woman in Slender Man stabbing case granted release
Then 12-year-old girls repeatedly stabbed classmate to impress fake character Slender Man.
'Fear for livelihood': Student nurses open up on 'anxiety'
Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.
'There's nowhere to go': People spending months in emergency housing, new figures reveal
Some agencies say the long stays can be detrimental to mental health.
'Devastating': Government rejects Mike King's Gumboot Friday funding plea
King says it's a "sad day". The Ministry says the request was outside the funding period.