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Graffiti art helping girls' self-esteem

Art programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.

Doocey calls for youth mental health summit

Matt Doocey wants a youth mental health summit.

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.

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.

'No one is listening': Teen's experience in mental health system

Although this young teen is in the system, she is still not getting the help she needs.

Across the world, Covid anxiety and depression take hold

New York Times: A sudden revival of restrictions have added to an epidemic of loneliness.

'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.