Politics'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocketIt comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year. 01 May 08:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: How to stay positiveSome outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.30 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeReleased mental health patient kills for second timeThe man has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.29 Apr 06:50 PM
LifestyleHow AI is changing the way people with autism understand social dynamicsAutistic Translator claims to help some people make sense of their social mishaps.29 Apr 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumSportDartitis: When a darts player can't throw a dartFreezing up on the oche even happens to the champions. 28 Apr 11:03 PM
Royals'Fierce warrior': Virginia Giuffre's legacy in Epstein sagaDuke of York has now lost any chance of redemption. 26 Apr 10:20 PM
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LifestyleCan AI therapy still give you the support you need? Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire joined The Little Things. 25 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices dropPolice attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.25 Apr 05:03 PM
WorldFrench youth kills student, wounds three, in school knife attackThe assailant attacked students with a knife in multiple classrooms in Nantes.25 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycareA man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.23 Apr 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat we know (and don’t know) about autism, according to scienceAutism cases are increasing globally, but its causes are difficult to specify.23 Apr 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Total disgrace': Mental health unit upgrade to begin - five years after funding allocatedUpdgrade would 'significantly improve' environment for patients and staff, says Health NZ.23 Apr 07:38 PM
New Zealand‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realitiesAlmost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.23 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandOlivia Podmore's mother speaks at conclusion of coronial inquestNienke and Chris Middleton speak outside Christchurch District Court after the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Olympian Olivia Podmore. Video / George HeardWatch23 Apr 03:42 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Olivia Podmore’s final messageThe coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.22 Apr 05:39 AM
LifestyleHalf of Kiwi adults overwhelmed by phone notifications, study reveals2degrees commissioned the study, highlighting the mental impact of notifications.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Cricket'He tried so hard': Widow honours cricketer's battle with mental healthGraham Thorpe, 55, died in August 2024 after battling depression for years.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters seek equal ACC coverLocal fire chiefs urge support for a petition to aid volunteer firefighters.18 Apr 11:02 PM
New ZealandHomeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglaryThe man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.18 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuOn The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uniMorris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest daysLynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lot of hurt': Patient challenges ACC response after contraceptive errorThe person had a 'major fear' of falling pregnant and ended up needing a termination.17 Apr 08:15 AM
CrimeMeth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.17 Apr 06:00 AM
Entertainment90s Hollywood actor’s heartbreaking cause of death revealedKatt was found in his apartment by a landlord collecting overdue rent.15 Apr 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinion10 rules for a long and happy life (from a joyful 85-year-old)New York Times: These tips apply at any age, writes Roger Rosenblatt.14 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘That’s cowardice’: Councillor condemns gendered online threatsHawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Musician with Down syndrome finds voice through transformative therapy'Music is the most powerful thing in the world,' says Eskavan McCartney.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.13 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPolly Gillespie on life after radio and new careerAfter retraining and lots of therapy, the radio legend reveals her surprising new chapter.12 Apr 11:00 PM