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It's not just the lockdown, it's autumn

Slow down enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, the experts say.

Romeos and Juliets urged to stay home and avoid casual sex

Don't sneak out for casual sex or amorous trysts, try webcams instead: Aids Foundation.

New column - best mind, body exercises in lockdown; how to calm panic-buying

Let's get through this tough time together.

'Essential' nurses still can't find childcare

Essential workers still can't find childcare as lockdown starts.

'It feels kind of ominous' - we speak to those most at risk as New Zealand heads into lockdown

The lockdown is hard enough - but how does it feel if you're one of those most at-risk?

House sale confusion: Can buyers move into their new houses?

Settlements and house moving likely to be deferred but no official decision has been made.

Travel deadline extended to Friday as stranded students struggle to get home by lockdown

Students trying to rush home as part-time jobs disappear or flatmates desert them.

10 tips to help your wellbeing during lockdown

Remember five key words: Connected, creative, giving, learning and active.

Sexually harassed by priest: Anglican parishioner finds justice after 15 years

The parishioner's settlement includes changes to church process and $100,000.

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald answers your coronavirus questions

The coronavirus pandemic is causing great anxiety. Here's some sensible advice.

'You can get through this': The psychology of life under Covid-19 and how to cope

Even in a time of disruption and fear, there is hope.

'It can't be yet another internal review' - mother to DHB

Mental health services in the Waikato to be reviewed by district health board.

Don't expect virus pandemic to be over by Christmas - NZ expert

New Zealand set for long battle with the virus as Kiwis urged to embrace restrictions.

Dome Valley attacker's sentence shortened

One of the women involved in the attack will serve a shorter prison sentence.

Christchurch mosque shootings: Advice for those experiencing distress

Psychologist Laura Barkwill shares some tips to look after your mental health.

Josephine Hariata Takarangi-Firmin a tireless worker for health, Iwi

Aunty Jo Takarangi-Firmin kept up her kaikaranga role to the end of her 85 years.

Play's title does nothing to sell its intelligent and powerful story

Don't let the title put you off; Little Black Bitch is intelligent, moving and essential.

Models' 'strict' past sparks fitness empire

It took them years, but Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw transformed their lives.