New ZealandMusician Peter Gutteridge's death: Hospital admits failingsMiddlemore mental health unit is being rebuilt to reduce the risk of more deaths.16 Aug 04:38 AM
LifestyleMillie Elder-Holmes on death, drugs, new life in GreeceIn a candid interview she says: 'Life is so precious, too precious to throw away.'12 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandPM unveils new high-needs mental health facilityMental health was one of the focuses of Labour's campaign.09 Aug 01:22 AM
LifestyleComment: Why I'm not banning screens on holidayReports show that some people spend the equivalent of a day every week on their phone.03 Aug 10:32 PM
EditorialEditorial: Heed Peters on medicinal cannabis lawEDITORIAL: Consensus among parties for use of medical marijuana represents a sea change.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandComment: Is medical cannabis a wolf in sheep's clothing?Potential benefits need to be weighed against the arguments for potential risks.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy: Drinking culture leads to ERExperts say our problem with binge-drinking is to blame.24 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandDHB criticised over man's deathDictatorial health service short on compassion - deputy commissioner.24 Jul 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Amoral, callous' man who robbed car crash victim jailedHe posed as someone trying to help, then at the nearest opportunity did the unthinkable.09 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandMeth plague at record levels, P-related arrests nearly doublingMeth is spreading across NZ at record rates.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorries loom over Pasifika youth at risk of gamblingConsequences for wider Pacific community could be enormous, says researcher.04 Jul 04:12 AM
New ZealandSentence for synthetics supplier 'incredibly light' says MPSimeon Brown is pushing for harsher penalties for suppliers.28 Jun 03:08 AM
New ZealandWhy does booze do this to me? Jordan Luck on 36 beers a dayStars tell of battles with drinking on Alcoholics Anonymous' 70th anniversary in NZ.23 Jun 08:11 AM
LifestyleDoctor reveals shocking anecdote about gaming disorder in childrenBoy, 10, addicted to gaming required bowel surgery after he stopped going to toilet.21 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandOne P-exposed baby born every weekThe methamphetamine scourge is harming our youngest and most vulnerable.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt gives $17m to Auckland City MissionFunding will come from criminal assets or illegal income seized by police.12 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandFading TV star keeps name secret over drink-drivingThe man was well over the limit when he drove over his victim's leg.11 Jun 11:19 PM
LifestyleNine-year-old in rehab after becoming addicted to FortniteShe wet herself to avoid moving and hit her father when he tried to stop her playing.11 Jun 04:31 AM
EntertainmentStar hid tragic final slide into alcoholismDoco confirms fans' fears David Cassidy hadn't beaten booze after all.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDepression drugs hard to quit: StudyMore than half of people who took antidepressants reported withdrawal symptoms.05 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleConfessions of a sex and love addictKaty Moore was terrified and ashamed of her addiction. It was "ridiculous".02 Jun 08:32 PM
LifestyleSmartphone addiction: 'I only slept three hours a night'When her phone consumed her life, Saira's parents took drastic action.26 May 11:25 PM
New Zealand'That's the night I got raped': Tiki Taane's partner speaks outHer life spiralled into abuse and drug addiction when police wouldn't take her seriously.21 May 08:53 AM
New ZealandBig Read: Scientist vs sceptic on prisonsScience versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?16 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrists outraged at SkyCity conference venueMental health conference held at casino causes upset among psychiatrists15 May 06:23 AM
New ZealandClever app limits kids' screen timeThis Kiwi family found their own answer to screen addiction, reports Jamie Morton.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman tells just how easy it was to buy cigarettes as a minorAt 16, Arnia Appleby bought a couple of packs of cigarettes. Within a week she was hooked.03 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandMan stole money to buy methJordan Leslie Simpson told the court that he wants to go to rehab26 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandMoney laundering of nearly $1m in drug bust: policeBail denied for alleged ringleader of Bay of Plenty synthetic cannabis supply chain.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHummer, house seized in synthetic cannabis raidsPolice raids across Bay of Plenty after investigation of alleged synthetic cannabis ring.24 Apr 01:24 AM
LifestyleWeird Science: Me, my phone and ISmartphones are now an integral part of our lives. They're also addictive and harmful.20 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestylePersonality traits at risk for phone addiction5 traits tested: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism.14 Apr 02:38 AM
New Zealand'I'm on crack, I need help': Man pleads with judgeMan's drug addiction the root of the problem.11 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleIt's just me, myself and iPhone ...Personality study looks at how your traits influence likelihood of screen addiction.11 Apr 05:00 PM
