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Six-year-old adopted boy denied school, abused in state care

He was diagnosed as having 'low intelligence' because he couldn't spell the word cat.

Faces at the coal-face: Mental Health Week ends but hard work continues

From changing careers to changing careers, what does tackling mental health look like?

Comment: Why I can finally feel smug about living in Sweden

Sweden's approach has meant life still feels quite normal, writes Richard Orange.

Critic concerned over mental health review

Waikato mental health and addiction service system-wide review to kick off next week.

Lake Alice survivor accuses Crown of protecting psychiatrist

'I believe he was fully protected by the Crown and other survivor voices were ignored.'

Panic attacks, a mental wrestle and true courage: Todd Muller opens up

'I was slipping down a slope and however hard I tried to grip the bank, I couldn't stop.'

'It just builds up and you just keep going further down' - Mental health and ZUU

ZUU and bros are there for the good and the bad times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ashley Bloomfield's break from Covid fight to answer schoolgirl's request for help

They thought even a reply would be a long shot. They got a lot more.

Meet the candidates: Mark Cameron

Act Party Northland candidate Mark Cameron to get tough on gangs in fight against meth.

Covid-19 strain increases gaps in housing, poverty and mental health

A new report shows the issues have been exacerbated by Covid-19.

Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson investigated by advertising watchdog again

Authority considering multiple complaints about the influencer's post promoting Panadol.

Harriet Harrex, 27, was told she could die of anorexia. Her story of survival

Her story comes as NZ experiences a rise in demand for eating disorder services.

'Why can't I just be normal again?' Former police negotiator on battling his demons

Lance Burdett was with the New Zealand police for 22 years

Kiwi start-up uses data to prevent suicide in the UK

A London start-up is taking raw data and running the numbers to help save lives.

'Nightmare': Greg Boyed's widow speaks - 'It feels like the ground has fallen away'

Two years after her husband's death, Caroline Boyed Chevin on the need to talk openly.

Countdown introduces paracetamol sales limit after student's death

Countdown says it's taken on recommendations from a recent report by the coroner.

Play by sex offender and actor Rene Naufahu cancelled

Rene Naufahu was convicted for indecently assaulting six women.

Hauraki goes quiet to get men talking

Talking is what radio announcers do for a living, but tomorrow they will stay silent.