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![Some could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHB](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Some could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHB
Two patients have died in the past six years before treatment.
![Hidden Covid crisis: Sharp rise in Kiwis struggling with mental wellbeing, happiness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hidden Covid crisis: Sharp rise in Kiwis struggling with mental wellbeing, happiness
Experts call for urgent action amid concern about Covid's impact on mental health.
![The aftermath: Five homicides, five people failed by the mental health system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The aftermath: Five homicides, five people failed by the mental health system
A trail of grief, scrutiny, and learnings - how could these deaths have been prevented?
![Five homicides 'absolutely avoidable', a total system failure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Five homicides 'absolutely avoidable', a total system failure
Five homicides by five mentally-ill people have been the subjects of extensive inquests.
![Local Focus: Everesting challenge a good deed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Local Focus: Everesting challenge a good deed
Everesting at Te Mata Peak raises over $10,000 for Mental Health Foundation.
![Conversion therapy ban bill: Submitters call for stronger law](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Conversion therapy ban bill: Submitters call for stronger law
The proposed law doesn't go far enough, some submitters have argued.
!['Devastating news': Lockdown extension another blow for businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Devastating news': Lockdown extension another blow for businesses
Retail NZ said the extension may be a 'fatal blow' for some business owners.
![Exclusive: Olivia Podmore paid $20,000-plus sporting grant for welfare reasons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Exclusive: Olivia Podmore paid $20,000-plus sporting grant for welfare reasons
No one's been given money just for the sake of it, says Olympian cyclist Eddie Dawkins.
![Students called out for lying about mental health to get work extensions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Students called out for lying about mental health to get work extensions
Students faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.
![Opinion: Accusation of mental health censorship a shocking one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Opinion: Accusation of mental health censorship a shocking one
It's time to ditch commissions, new offices, working groups and expert panel discussions.
!['It's shameful': David Seymour outraged maternal suicide video banned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'It's shameful': David Seymour outraged maternal suicide video banned
'No matter how it may trigger me, it's too important not to be shown,' one woman said.
![Wellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear
"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."
![It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners
We all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.
![How Whanganui schools are promoting wellbeing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
How Whanganui schools are promoting wellbeing
Building strengths for mental health during awareness week in Whanganui.
![Warning to Kiwi parents after suicide posted on TikTok](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Warning to Kiwi parents after suicide posted on TikTok
"I don't know how even a bot wouldn't have picked that up, it shouldn't be online."
![Suicide commentary unhelpful to Queenstown, says experts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Suicide commentary unhelpful to Queenstown, says experts
Speculating links between suicide and the pandemic is damaging to mental health: experts.
![$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health services](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
$200,000 funding boost for Covid mental health services
Grants are through the Ministry of Health's Whai Ora, Whiti Ora Fund.
![Bystander guides distressed woman back to shore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bystander guides distressed woman back to shore
'I just kept her talking and held her hand.'
![A young butcher spoke about his lockdown struggles. Now his family is mourning him](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
A young butcher spoke about his lockdown struggles. Now his family is mourning him
Green Family Butchers Ltd went into liquidation a week ago.
!['No truth' to rumour suicide rates are up during lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'No truth' to rumour suicide rates are up during lockdown
Rumour of a spike in deaths is "irresponsible and untrue", Mental Health Foundation says.
!['Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addiction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addiction
Gaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.