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Paul Holmes: Heavy-handed case all about police ego
Christchurch cops are refusing to admit they've completely stuffed up their treatment of an autistic man.
Promiscuity 'damaging for women'
Emily McKenzie says many women today see sex as something to brag about.
Cops crack down on autistic looter
New Zealand's top police have ignored a judge's recommendation and again denied diversion to an autistic man found taking light fittings in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.
Sir Peter Blake awards: Dame Margaret Bazley
Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.
Editorial: CYF must act when babies at risk
Fewer in the community are prepared to turn a blind eye to child abuse.
The silent battle: Mum fights to ensure a future
Abuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.
Mental health workers protest against assaults
Health workers have presented management of a mental health facility with a vote of no confidence after hundreds of assaults by patients.
Sir Peter Gluckman: Early intervention vital for helping NZ's troubled young
More needs to be done during early childhood, write Peter Gluckman and Harlene Hayne.
Drug sold at dairies puts young man in mental unit
An anguished father wants substances such as Kronic synthetic cannabis banned.
Conversations with ourselves
A self-help technique aims to help "voice hearers" live with their condition.
Psych tests for man accused of ex-girlfriend's kidnap
Nathan Boulter faces a raft of charges including abducting and causing grievous bodily harm to ex-girlfriend.
'Woefully deficient' youth services
New Zealand has a "woefully deficient" number of mental health services aimed specifically at young people and medical staff were poorly trained to identify those young people who might be at risk, according to a new report.
Can't add up? Don't despair you may suffer from dyscalculia
It affects one in 20 people, can undermine their confidence and frequently leads to the embarrassment of counting on one's fingers.
Mental health boost aims to cut welfare rolls
Health training funds are being redirected into mental health.
Anthony O'Brien: Compulsory care goes only so far in preventing suicide
The call by the Rotorua coroner for changes to the law to enable easier access to compulsory mental health treatment is understandable given the tragedy of suicide.
String of suicides sparks law plea
A coroner has called for urgent law changes after three young people took their own lives shortly after being released from care.
'Mother of the nation' lends voice to suicide prevention
Judy Bailey has spoken of her personal battle with depression as she fronts a new campaign.