Researchers believe this is a big discovery as the findings suggest that fructose is likely to alter brain function.

Man who described himself as 'NZ's worst nightmare' jailed for hitting cop.

COMMENT: Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains what needs to change in our mental health system.

Treatment of autistic man Ashley Peacock raised in Amnesty International report on human rights concerns.

A date has been set for an inquest into the death of Auckland teen Christie Marceau.

COMMENT: Athletes at both ends of their career pathway grapple with the dark side of pro sport, writes Grant Chapman.

Finance minister Steven Joyce says socials bonds work a bit like the role of private investors in PPP infrastructure schemes.

If anyone has an insight into the final thoughts of former Wallabies lock Dan Vickerman, it may be Sir John Kirwan.

COMMENT: Why do we stop talking about suicide when we're encouraging those who are vulnerable or fragile to do exactly the opposite and start talking.

Psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd unveils six easy steps to boost your mood.

EXCLUSIVE: The sole survivor of the Ross Bremner killings - his dad Keith - still doesn't know how his son and wife died.

While the CAA asserts pilot error caused the crash that killed 2degrees boss Eric Hertz and his wife Kathy in 2013, his test pilot brother blames an engineering error.

The family of Nicky Stevens, who died after leaving a Hamilton mental health facility unescorted, have labelled a report into his death "backside covering".

A local English council has been ordered to pay damages after taking a week-old baby into care.

For the first time, scientists can point to evidence that people with ADHD have brain structures that differ from those of people without ADHD.

COMMENT: We need a return to the anti-drug movies of the 1930s as we fight a new danger destroying families and communities, writes Paul Charman.

Pre and post-natal depression has been studied exhaustively in mothers - but a new study of 3500 Kiwi men has revealed how dads are also affected by the baby blues.

Labour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.

Have you ever been told "you're too sensitive"? Kyle MacDonald explains what the real issue is when someone is accused of being overly emotional.

Lifting your intake of fruit and vegetables can make a difference to the way you feel in just a couple of weeks, a University of Otago study has found.

After growing concerned about her ability to recall things and focus, Rachel Kelly embarked on a five-year search to learn how food can help boost mental clarity.

COMMENT: I see his traits in me - but at least I'm getting therapy.

The young son of murder victim Alexsis Tovizi is among scores of traumatised children in desperate need of counselling after last November's earthquake.

An autistic advocacy group says a 4four-year jail term for a Blenheim mother who killed her autistic daughter was "nowhere near enough". Autistic

While most of us can appreciate a joke about poo, preschoolers and children often find it hilarious on a completely different level. But why is this?

In February 1997 Stephen Anderson went on a killing spree in Raurimu. Twenty years since the massacre, the Herald looks back on the terror and tragedy.

In 1997 Helen and Neville Anderson invited a group of friends to spend weekend with them at a Raurimu lodge. That trip led to one of NZ's worst mass shootings.

Do you feel like you're suffering from "Trump anxiety"? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald does too. Although he's pretty sure it's not anxiety, so much as an utterly rational fear.

Here are two handwritten notes by Trump, written in 2011 and 2016, and break down what his script reveals about the commander-in-chief.

A son has published heart-wrenching video filmed with his mother, who has dementia, as she forgets who he is for the first time.