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![Multiple failures in lead-up to death of mental health patient, coroner rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Multiple failures in lead-up to death of mental health patient, coroner rules
Mother believes failures in health system will not improve, despite the strong criticism.
![Irish air hostess freed after being charged with attempted suicide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Irish air hostess freed after being charged with attempted suicide
A travel ban and charges against Tori Towey were dropped after diplomatic pressure.
![Opinion: Size matters – why new housing rules risk cheap builds, shoebox apartments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Size matters – why new housing rules risk cheap builds, shoebox apartments
OPINION: Will removing minimum dwelling sizes result in poor-quality housing? Yes.
![Should you be exercising according to your menstrual cycle?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Should you be exercising according to your menstrual cycle?
A personal trainer talks about optimising training in line with your female physiology.
!['Some can be turned around in one call': The heartbreak and triumph of a Lifeline volunteer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Some can be turned around in one call': The heartbreak and triumph of a Lifeline volunteer
The volunteer said every call is a chance to change a life.
![ADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
ADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessments
A Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.
![A US teen died by suicide. Is his school to blame?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A US teen died by suicide. Is his school to blame?
A judge ruled that the parents raised sufficient allegations against the school.
!['I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sex](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sex
The man says his family have been deeply impacted by the situation.
![MP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
MP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic death
Act MP Mark Cameron is returning to Parliament after his son's tragic death.
![Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button
Psychiatrist was caring for more than 300 patients at Kāpiti Mental Health Clinic.
![Children’s social media ban could be discussed in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Children’s social media ban could be discussed in NZ
Australia’s Government has pledged $6.5 million to trial age verification technology.
![Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Matt Doocey speak to media](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Matt Doocey speak to media
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey speak to the media. Video / NZ Herald
![‘Narcissistic abuse’ has gone mainstream. But what is it?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Narcissistic abuse’ has gone mainstream. But what is it?
'Unless you’ve been through it you don’t understand the insanity.'
![Manipulation, intimidation, isolation: The truth about coercive control](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Manipulation, intimidation, isolation: The truth about coercive control
Telegraph: Toxic relationships can make life unrecognisable.
![Flooding will re-traumatise locals - psychologist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Flooding will re-traumatise locals - psychologist
Psychologist says the memory of Cyclone Gabrielle is still raw.
![Midlife advice: ‘I’m 50. Is this really all I amount to?’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Midlife advice: ‘I’m 50. Is this really all I amount to?’
Telegraph: Advice columnists offer their thoughts on a burgeoning existential crisis.
![Te Aka Whai Ora exec meets to mark anniversary of what could have been](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Aka Whai Ora exec meets to mark anniversary of what could have been
The Māori Health Authority 'has been put on hold', says Tipa Mahuta.
![Opinion: Fear and loathing in NZ – in defence of name suppression](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Fear and loathing in NZ – in defence of name suppression
OPINION: I have had clients attempt suicide as a result of breaches of publication.
![Dry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New Zealand
Reform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.
![Letters: Lauren Dickason deserves our compassion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Lauren Dickason deserves our compassion
OPINION: 'The sentence humanely and realistically deals with this terrible situation.'