LifestyleTruth, memory and the trial of Oscar PistoriusWatching Pistorius be cross-examine reminds us that in the courtroom, detailed, complete, and reliable recall is demanded. But is it too much to expect?13 Apr 10:20 PM
LifestylePeaches and the new Twitter mortalityThe ascent of social media has produced a type of hyper-experience of mortality, Rosemary Overell writes, following the death of Peaches Geldof.08 Apr 09:35 PM
LifestyleBrain study offers hope for gambling addictsGamblers mistakenly believe they can always beat the odds in a game of chance because they have developed a different pattern of brain activity to non-gamblers.08 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldPsychopaths: How can you spot one?We think of them as killers, outside society. But, says the scientist who has spent his life studying psychopaths, you could have one for a colleague, a friend - or a spouse.08 Apr 04:48 AM
New ZealandSexual-violence inquiry reveals gaps in services and funding shortfallJohn was first referred to sexual violence services aged 12. His mother was schizophrenic and his father, a gang member with a violent history, was in prison.07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandHomesick scientist's tragic deathA "young, talented, intelligent" woman who moved from New Zealand to Britain to pursue her promising chemistry career committed suicide.01 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandDangers in reporting of suicidesWhen media report the method in which somebody ends their own life, it can result in copycat suicide, the Law Commission says.01 Apr 06:18 AM
New Zealand22-town protest against legal highsA mother who described herself as a "hermit" until a year ago is the central figure in a grassroots nationwide protest against synthetic cannabis31 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenNissen: Over 50 women 'invisible'Forget being a supportive wife, this week I'm nominating myself as a supportive ageing woman, writes Wendyl Nissen.30 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleAre you afraid to be happy?Ever felt you can't enjoy being happy in case you tempt fate? If so, you're not alone.25 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandHelplines to merge into single serviceHelpline services for smokers, gamblers and other groups are being merged into a new national "telehealth" service - possibly with a simple 111-style number.25 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: The OCD generationOur generation has accepted obsessive-compulsive tendencies as part of modern life. Lee Suckling explains.18 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: Music opens doors to life skillsLast night was the 10th birthday of the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre in Grey Lynn at Galatos Bar in Auckland.18 Mar 03:15 PM
Lifestyle10 diets you don't want to tryIn the last 100 years there have been many diets that various people and companies have advocated – some are bizarre, some are gross and some are deadly. Here are 10 diets that you don't want to try.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandLiquor putting tots in hospitalNine children - all aged under 10 - have been admitted to hospitals over the past few years for alcohol overdoses.15 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleSmarter people are more trusting - researchClever people are more trusting than their less intelligent counterparts, researchers have claimed.12 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleComing to terms with suicide of a loved oneWhen someone takes his or her own life, their family and close friends can be left shocked at what depths of despair drove their loved one to act in this way.26 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleRevealed: How long ladies look in the mirrorWomen spend 335 hours, or about two weeks each year, doing their hair and makeup, a new survey has revealed.25 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandCalls go out for 'Charlotte's Law'Tens of thousands of people have signed up to "Charlotte's Law", a petition calling on the Australian Government to introduce tougher cyber-bullying laws.24 Feb 07:52 PM
LifestyleSymptoms can often overlapThe border between sadness and depression isn't clearcut and mental health experts debate the distinctions.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBrave Keisha's mental illness battleOscar-nominated actress Keisha Castle-Hughes has been praised for speaking out about her battle with mental illness after Charlotte Dawson's death.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFriends launch 'Charlotte's Law' petitionThe death of former model and television personality Charlotte Dawson will not put an end to cyber bullying, Prime Minister John Key says.23 Feb 10:52 PM
LifestyleHow to get a healthy highThe exercise “high” is real and research backs this up. Fitness writer Rachel Grunwell talks to a university expert on the topic.23 Feb 08:25 PM
EntertainmentFuneral in Oz expected for DawsonCharlotte Dawson's funeral is expected to be held in Australia, with her sisters today planning details with the former model's best friends.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinistry denies lack of school supportThe Ministry of Education has hit back at suggestions it did not provide enough support to a school which later expelled a teenager with Asperger's.20 Feb 02:04 AM
LifestyleAre tanning addictions real?Tanning really could be an addiction, and a sign of at least two major psychological issues, scientists have warned.19 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandSchool lawyers blame ministry in Asperger's expulsionLegal action taken against a school which expelled a teenager with Asperger's should be directed against the Ministry of Education.19 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestylePoor diet a problem for dementia sufferers - reportUnder nutrition is a major problem among dementia sufferers, which can impede maintaining their health, a new report shows.12 Feb 02:50 AM
LifestyleThree biggest heroin mythsPhilip Seymour Hoffman's recent death from a suspected heroin overdose unleashed the usual media coverage of deaths related to this drug.09 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandCoroner blasts DHB in findings on teen's deathA district health board already scrutinised for mental health service failings has been criticised by a coroner in his findings on the death of a 17-year-old.07 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandClinic on high alertPatients on legal highs have lashed out in violent incidents at an acute mental health facility that allows smoking.01 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandMilitary admits: We don't understand traumaMilitary chiefs have admitted they do not have a "well-developed" understanding of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder.31 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMan finds stranger who saved his lifeA man searching for the stranger who stopped him ending his life has found the Good Samaritan.30 Jan 09:55 PM
SportSwimming: Ian Thorpe enters rehabOlympian Ian Thorpe has checked himself into rehab in Sydney while battling depression and alcohol abuse.30 Jan 07:18 PM
