New ZealandMental health system 'broken'Mental health workers plead for public support to fix a 'broken' system they say puts workers and patients at risk.08 Feb 11:58 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldHow to tell if you're 'too sensitive'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.08 Feb 09:33 PM
LifestyleWant to feel better? Eat fruit and vegLifting 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.08 Feb 05:55 PM
OpinionHow to avoid middle-aged brain fogAfter 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.07 Feb 03:00 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Why Trump needs helpCOMMENT: I see his traits in me - but at least I'm getting therapy.06 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandQuake kids lining up for supportThe young son of murder victim Alexsis Tovizi is among scores of traumatised children in desperate need of counselling after last November's earthquake.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAutistic group: 4 years' jail not enoughAn autistic advocacy group says a 4four-year jail term for a Blenheim mother who killed her autistic daughter was "nowhere near enough". Autistic 05 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy children find 'poo' so hilariousWhile 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?04 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandRaurimu massacre: Spiral of despairIn 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.03 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandRaurimu massacre: remembering the fallenIn 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.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldAre you suffering from 'Trump anxiety'?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.02 Feb 04:30 AM
LifestyleWhat Trump's handwriting reveals about himHere are two handwritten notes by Trump, written in 2011 and 2016, and break down what his script reveals about the commander-in-chief.02 Feb 01:30 AM
LifestyleIs this the saddest video ever?A son has published heart-wrenching video filmed with his mother, who has dementia, as she forgets who he is for the first time.01 Feb 06:14 PM
New ZealandPolice searching for missing New Plymouth manPolice are looking for an 89-year-old man with dementia who has gone missing from his New Plymouth home. Bill Workman left his home 31 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldMPs tackle loneliness in honour of Jo CoxThe British MP was in the process of establishing the loneliness commission when she was murdered outside her constituency last June.31 Jan 08:27 AM
New ZealandHaunted by a bloodied child at A&EChild poverty is a multi-headed beast, writes Rachel Smalley. She tells of a visit to the emergency department and an agitated mother waiting for help.30 Jan 07:15 PM
LifestyleConcerning link found between cats and Alzheimer'sA new report warns a parasite commonly found in cat faeces alters the chemistry of the human brain, making it fertile ground for Alzheimer's to take hold.30 Jan 01:30 AM
LifestyleMissing number: How fast can you spot it?Most of us will be confident that we can count to 50 without any struggle, however this puzzle may just have you questioning your numeracy skills.28 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleWhy the mediterranean diet benefits all agesResearch shows that consuming plenty of fruit and vegetables, olive oil and wine could slow shrinking of the brain among people in their 70s.27 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandPrincipal lurked in female teacher's yardA principal who stalked a young teacher has been censured by the teacher's body.26 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandMental health killings spark overhaulFive homicides within 15 months involving acutely unwell mental health patients have led to an overhaul of health systems following a critical review.26 Jan 04:53 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldHow to respond to people with depressionEven well-intentioned behaviour can communicate that someone with depression or anxiety is fragile or somehow disabled. Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains the best ways to respond.26 Jan 04:40 AM
OpinionWho will help incestuous father?COMMENT: After the news of a father and daughter having an incestuous relationship, it's clear the overwhelming issue is surely one of mental health.25 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandPrincipal stress: Burned-out and 'just surviving'Primary school principals are burned-out and leaving the profession because of high stress and 'relentless' workload.24 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleDysmorphia twins plastic surgery horrorThe DeCinque twins have revealed their diagnosis of body dysmorphia and said they are trying to return to their natural look.23 Jan 09:44 PM
New Zealand'A woman died and you want a smoke'CONTENT WARNING: It's not just families and friends of victims who are affected, Suicide can take a toll on the people on the front line as well.23 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandSupport vital for very young, warns expertWhen Sarah Maindonald began working as a counsellor 24 years ago, she saw teenagers struggling with mental health issues, but barely ever a child.23 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like to be fat-shamed in a viral memeThey provide laughs on social media, but what about the real people pictured in those "funny" memes?23 Jan 03:00 AM
LifestyleSilent epidemic hitting women in midlifeWeight gain, health problems and violent mood swings - one chronic sufferer reveals the toll of the epidemic no one is talking about.22 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Haircuts and shaves for mental healthA Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Jan 04:37 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldWhy it's so hard for people to say noJust two letters, it's such a small word. But is not being able to say no making your life unmanageable? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald has some tips.19 Jan 05:00 AM
LifestyleWhy gossiping is good for youIf you were looking for an excuse to share that bit of juicy gossip, a group of psychologists might just have provided it.18 Jan 02:45 AM
LifestyleWant to live longer? Mind your telomeresPay attention to this story as if your life depended on it.17 Jan 05:45 PM
LifestyleDepression as deadly as obesityDepression is just as dangerous for your heart as obesity and high blood pressure, new research has revealed.17 Jan 06:06 AM
