LifestyleMinions ruin kids' speech"I do come across children who for one reason or another spend a lot of time with TV and DVDs. They start to assume the character."10 Aug 12:34 AM
LifestyleThis silent epidemic is stealing our futureThere is growing evidence that dementia is striking earlier - and there is little we can do about it.09 Aug 11:20 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: 'I can't deal with hangovers any more'There are few more uncomfortable sensations than feeling you are going to throw up while becoming aware nothing is offering itself up as a discreet nausea vessel.09 Aug 10:10 PM
LifestyleDrug helps prevent stillbirthThe drug, Pravastatin, has been shown to reduce the effects of compounds that drive pre-eclampsia, which affects about five per cent of pregnant women.09 Aug 06:30 PM
LifestyleCan magic mushrooms cure schizophrenia?A hallucinogenic drug derived from magic mushrooms is being given to human guinea pigs in a controversial experiment aimed at curing schizophrenia.09 Aug 03:15 AM
LifestyleWhat your face says about your healthExperts reveal what the face says about your health and how to cure common ailments.07 Aug 01:40 AM
LifestylePersonality test: Which would you pick?If you had to choose one place to go on holiday, where would you go: the beach or the mountains?06 Aug 10:30 PM
LifestyleDon't ignore picky eatersPicky eating in small children may be a sign of serious mental problems that should not be ignored, say experts.03 Aug 08:15 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Four big questions we really need to askThere is just too much to keep up with these days, what with coconut oil, Apple watches and lifestyle shaming, writes Deborah Hill Cone.02 Aug 09:35 PM
LifestyleAre you a perfectionist in the office? Beware of burning outWorkers who strive for perfection may not always make the best employees.01 Aug 01:30 AM
OpinionChris Till: Time to put the human back into HRWe need to return to a leadership land where we put people ahead of money, short-term opportunism and pure shareholder interest, writes Chris Till.31 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleMale menopause not a midlife crisisIt's a real problem that should be treated with testosterone replacement therapy, scientists say.30 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleYouTube star reveals depression battleOne of New Zealand's most popular YouTube stars, Shaaanxo, has made the revelation in a heartfelt video to fans.30 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandBlessie family welcome reviewMinister had said probation staff did all that was necessary to prevent Tony Robertson from re-offending but now he wants a review.29 Jul 03:30 AM
LifestyleWhere does our personality come from?'How can it be that my children have turned out so differently, when we treated them all exactly the same?'29 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldPsychopaths v sociopaths: The differencePsychopath and sociopath are popular psychology terms to describe violent monsters born of our worst nightmares, but how can we tell them apart?28 Jul 09:30 PM
LifestyleWhy you should be sarcasticSarcasm may be the lowest form of wit, but psychologists have found that it makes people more creative. Even those at the receiving end of a sarcastic comment are likely to benefit.27 Jul 09:46 PM
LifestyleWhat causes headaches?We all get headaches from time to time. In fact, nearly every second person in the world had a headache at least once in the past year.27 Jul 09:00 PM
LifestyleThe benefits of sleeping on itLast-minute cramming for an exam before going to bed might be a good tactic for students, according to new research on the benefits of "sleeping on it".27 Jul 06:46 PM
EntertainmentJay-Jay's depression battleJay-Jay says she's "always been one of those people who has been insecure" and reached her lowest point in Mexico earlier this year.27 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandInspection following psychiatrist's alleged fraudAn inspection of Waikato District Health Board's mental health service has been announced following the arrest of a man working as a psychiatrist.27 Jul 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' raised over alleged health worker fraudThe Minister for Health says he has serious concerns after a health board staffer working as a psychiatrist was fired and arrested for possible identity fraud.26 Jul 09:52 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: My kind inner voice gives me a breakA while ago my therapist asked me to sit in a different chair and talk out loud in the voice in my head, writes Deborah Hill Cone. That was easy: "You're so hopeless. You're so needy. You're pathetic."26 Jul 09:22 PM
LifestyleWhy time flies as we get olderThe passage of time is a puzzling thing. While few will dispute that a minute comprises 60 seconds, the perception of time can vary dramatically.26 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandFormer hospital staff member on fraud chargeWaikato Hospital bosses are contacting 25 mental health patients after they were treated by a psychiatrist suspected of identity fraud.25 Jul 11:43 AM
LifestyleSexist men are literally losersHere's a research finding that should surprise no one: The men most likely to harass women online... are the men most likely to have their own problems.22 Jul 07:30 PM
LifestyleWomen decline mentally much faster than menWomen may be at a greater risk from dementia than men according to a new study which suggests they decline mentally at a far faster rate.22 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow loneliness takes toll on elderlyElderly men and women with solitary lives suffered more age-related mental decline than those who enjoyed lots of company, an Alzheimer’s conference heard.21 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleCan you see the faces in these things?Do you see a face in this building? If so, you are experiencing a phenomenon known as pareidolia.20 Jul 12:40 AM
LifestyleFeeling glum? Phones can tellScientists are starting to mine cellphone data in the hope that it will help them pinpoint signs of a disease long before it can be diagnosed by a blood sample or MRI.17 Jul 09:50 PM
LifestyleWhich sort of drunk are you?For the first time psychologists have identified the four characters people transform in to when they've had too many beers.16 Jul 08:20 PM
LifestyleThis tiny tattoo says a thousand wordsWatch: A Rotorua tattoo artist is donating all profits made from inking semicolon tattoos to help people with depression.15 Jul 10:30 PM
LifestyleHow to make your anxiety work for youAn anxious nature can be an advantage - but only if you have the tools to manage it. Here, Dr Alice Boyes explains the technique.15 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleHas a boy found a test for Alzheimer's?A 15-year-old British boy has developed a potential test for Alzheimer's disease that could allow the condition to be diagnosed 10 years before first symptoms appear.13 Jul 03:25 AM
