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Stuck in the comfort zone: Why playing it safe is holding you back
The longer you delay change, the harder it becomes.

Polkinghorne, the reunion: Inside the Pauline Hanna pre-inquest conference
Steve Braunias attends a sequel to the murder trial of Dr Philip Polkinghorne

Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances
Tiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.

Wellington mayor opens up on resilience, battling challenges at event
Tory Whanau considered quitting because of the public challenges she faced.

‘Living the dream’: Video of tragic siblings before Kiwi teen stabbed sister to death
Dad said they were 'living the dream' before a brutal murder plunged him into a nightmare.

Three veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it is
A veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.

My wife made the brave and painful decision to have me sectioned: Heston Blumenthal on his bipolar disorder
Telegraph: Being sectioned was a turning point for Heston Blumenthal.

Ask a therapist: 5 ways to manage moral injury, when our values clash with our actions
Therapists advise on how to navigate the struggle.

‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.

Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength
From pain relief to physical strength, the benefits of swearing go beyond just venting.

‘It can get better’: Lady Gaga opens up about mental health journey
The star experienced psychosis five years ago, revealing it was a 'hard time' in her life.

Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad
'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'

Kāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32k
The housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.

‘Untenable situation’: Judge criticises care of man in isolation
Jay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.

Sociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression lift
The teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.

Parental estrangement: ‘I broke up with my abusive mother. I don’t regret it'
New York Times: 'I expected to feel guilt and grief... I didn't expect to feel joy.'

How a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHD
Kumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.

Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite
Government assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.

Feeling helpless or hopeless? You might have burnout or depression
Symptoms can be similar, here's how to identify what's up - and to cope with it.

Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate
'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'

What should you eat if you have arthritis? A rheumatologist says these foods could help
OPINION: Improving your diet can help to reduce inflammation.