PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLonely adolescents falling for romantic relationships with AI chatbots Current rules allow 13-year-olds to spend hours building bonds with chatbots.12 Oct 07:06 PM
WorldClementine and Tiffany Wilkes: Photos emerge after mother and daughter found dead in BrisbaneClementine was rarely at school in 2024, raising red flags about her welfare.12 Oct 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We started dating in secret': Dear Jane attends the Presbyterian Church apologyI was special, he said. Mature for my age. He seemed nervous. I probably giggled. 11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhen did everything become so ‘intentional’?New York Times: In a chaotic world, living 'intentionally' gives the illusion of control.11 Oct 05:00 AM
World‘Why did you feel that way?’: Daughter’s heartbreaking tribute to Ricky HattonTyson Fury, Wayne Rooney and Liam Gallagher joined mourners in Manchester.10 Oct 10:39 PM
LifestyleI talk to celebrities about their mental health. This is what I’ve learntAngie Grey's conversations with stars aim to break stigma.10 Oct 07:59 PM
LifestyleWatch: Prince William fights back tears in emotional talk about suicide'You’ve experienced loss yourself': William makes film for World Mental Health Day.10 Oct 07:31 PM
New ZealandMan bit woman until she bled during sex assault, masturbated on public transportWellington chef Aakash Aakash has been sent to prison for the sexual offending. 10 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Watched him fly into a set of power lines': Pilot’s trauma sparks call for changeSteps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed.10 Oct 02:35 AM
Crime‘Manifestly excessive’: Judge converts Casketeers fraudster’s prison term to home detentionHer four-month home detention follows six months already spent behind bars.09 Oct 09:02 PM
EntertainmentMental As Anything: Angelina Grey on podcasting with a purposeHauraki host Angie Grey talks about celebrity vulnerability and speaking up. Video / Alyse WrightWatch09 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleMy partner was only 60 when he was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's. This is what I've learntThe number of Kiwis with dementia will more than double in the next 25 years, study shows.09 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Senseless waste of life': Mother blasts facility after son dies from peanut allergyA post-mortem has confirmed Riley Brown died after eating a meal containing trace amounts.09 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy many students in Thailand can’t let their hair downStudents say teachers still humiliate them with forced cuts in class despite court ruling.09 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldMaine school swaps detention for hiking to boost students’ wellbeingCounsellor Leslie Trundy swapped after-school detention for 5km hikes.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ask Groov is safe': Meet Health NZ and Sir John Kirwan's AI therapy chatbotYoung people feeling anxious or depressed can now talk to a Government-funded chatbot.09 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJustin Bieber jokes he only needs healing for a ping pong injuryHis mother had earlier posted an emotional prayer for her son on Instagram.09 Oct 07:32 AM
WorldNun turned influencer marries priest The Catholic couple met six years ago while both were in religious training in Brazil.09 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes'Give me 100 people each session, I want to be challenged,' says Nane Araia.09 Oct 12:21 AM
SportHow to really protect your brain when concussion strikesFalls, not sport, are the leading cause of concussion in New Zealand.08 Oct 10:45 PM
LifestyleA first timer's guide to therapy: Here's what to know about mental health support in NZDr Kate MacKrill on the barriers to seeking therapy, the cost and how to get started. 08 Oct 07:01 PM
WorldStudy finds women have higher genetic risk of depressionWomen had almost twice as many genetic markers linked to depression than men.08 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Coping with grief with farmer Ele LudemannChristopher Luxon, Ele Ludemann, Matt Bolger, and Nicola Eccleton. 08 Oct 12:51 AM
LifestyleAttention-seeking or cry for help?: The Gen Z term taking over social mediaThe idea of 'crashing out' has split the internet - but what does it mean. 07 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAutism, ADHD, anxiety: Can a diagnosis make you better?New York Times: Researchers explore why mental health labels can both help and harm.07 Oct 06:00 PM
OpinionTodd Muller on his breakdown and the struggle of 'quiet' weeks five years onOPINION: It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and it can act as a trigger07 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections removes leaked video of guard’s fall at Paremoremo prisonFootage came from a July 2022 incident inside Paremoremo’s max‑security wing.07 Oct 03:45 AM
CrimeDunedin homicide: Police appeal for dashcam footage in murder probeAneli Helu Katea, 36, was found dead at a Great King St address on Friday.06 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
Lifestyle'Banning social media could hurt the kids who need it most'Jazz Thornton says social media offers valuable tools for troubled teens06 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
World‘You see there’s no mission’: Israeli troops face wave of PTSD and suicidesMore than 11,000 Israeli soldiers have sought PTSD treatment since the war began.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDiagnosis surge: Should the autism spectrum be split apart?NY Times: Families of people with severe autism say they're being pushed to the sidelines.06 Oct 05:00 AM
