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
LifestyleGenetics behind schizophrenia just got more complexAn international team of researchers has found that the cause of schizophrenia is even more complex than already believed.28 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleNew headband warns of fall dangers for people with Parkinson'sScientists have invented a device that warns people with Parkinson's disease when they are in danger of a bone-breaking fall.23 Jan 10:05 PM
LifestyleMen forget far more than women - studyNo matter how old they are, men are much more forgetful than women - research reveals.23 Jan 09:25 PM
LifestyleBoys' body image issues overlooked - expertMale teenagers who perceive themselves as too thin or too fat when they're actually a perfectly healthy weight are more likely to develop depression, according to a new study.15 Jan 08:45 PM
LifestyleClearing your 'monkey mind'Ever been unable to sleep because you can't switch off that stream of thoughts that seems to flow incessantly, mercilessly through your head?14 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleBlog: How I sorted my life outOn the eve of the launch of her new book, Suzanne Dale meets Louise Thompson in her kitchen where she’s very comfortable sharing recipes ... for life.12 Jan 08:30 PM
LifestyleTime travel in the mindDo you remember your wedding day? The birth of your first child?11 Jan 02:41 AM
SportNew hi-tech sports gear detects damaging blow to headSports apparel company Reebok is entering the tech world, developing computerised headwear that can detect when an athlete has sustained a damaging blow to the head.09 Jan 10:00 PM
LifestyleHanging on to resolutionsOf those who make New Year’s resolutions, only one in 12 will achieve them. So what can we do to maximise our chances of success?09 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandDisabled kids 'abandoned'Child care law changes sought by lobby group after children denied right to family life.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuestions remain over psychiatristA doctor who quit the United States amid controversy over an alleged affair with a patient had already been working in Hamilton for a month.07 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWhere do disorders start?We've all felt sad, anxious or down at one time or another, but where does the normal experience of emotion end and the clinical picture of a mood or anxiety disorder begin?06 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiller's psychiatrist works in HamiltonA doctor who gave up his medical licence in the United States while under scrutiny for alleged professional misconduct is now working in Hamilton.01 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow to stick to NY resolutionsThe key to a successful new year resolution is to keep it achievable and simple.31 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleWidows happier than married couples - surveyWidowed people are reporting higher levels of wellbeing than married couples, while women aged 18 to 29 are the unhappiest age group, an Australian survey shows.23 Dec 08:50 PM
LifestyleScientists discover Alzheimer's originScientists have pinpointed a specific part of the brain where Alzheimer's begins and traced how the disease spreads.23 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleShock wiping of memoriesUnpleasant memories can be wiped out by electric shock therapy used to treat psychiatric patients, a study has shown.22 Dec 09:20 PM
LifestyleJunk food could ruin memoryResearch from the University of NSW suggests an unhealthy diet can also take a toll on the memory.16 Dec 10:55 PM
LifestyleBlog: 'Beach ready' be damnedThis letter was written after a gin-induced rant, which included the throwing of the writer's arms into the air in despair at the fact ladies don't love themselves and their bodies enough.15 Dec 09:45 PM
LifestyleProbiotics: Autism therapy?Probiotics can alleviate the symptoms of autism-like disorders in mice, according to a US study.12 Dec 07:55 PM
LifestyleExperts reveal the most effective lifestyle choice for preventing dementiaDoing regular exercise is the most effective single lifestyle choice people can make to reduce their risk of dementia.11 Dec 09:00 PM
