Suicide Prevention Office 'expected to stay open'
The Ministry of Health apologises for confusion over office’s future.
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Kiwi woman's medical nightmare: ‘I’m so grateful to be alive’
'I was gaslit and told my symptoms weren’t real.'
Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent
Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.
Family with traumatised children being forced out of Kāinga Ora house
The mum says the alternative house is not suitable for her children with high anxiety.
How to know if you’re addicted to work - and what it’s doing to your body
Telegraph: 'Hard work is the only addiction that society encourages and applauds.'
UK parents will learn role social media played in child’s death
Platforms that fail to comply face fines - $21b for a company like Meta.
How to get the 90 minutes of deep sleep you need
Five changes to make to your night routine, according to a sleep specialist.
Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’
Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".
Despite her advanced Alzheimer’s, the woman I love is still in there
Hugh Webb's Kiwi wife has dementia, but his love and commitment to her is unwavering.
Letters: Filtering out the porn; why classroom behaviour is getting worse
OPINION: 'Our new Government has an opportunity to demonstrate compassion.'
How to spot the signs of disordered eating in youth
Eating disorders are on the rise amongst youth - here's how you can pick up the signs.
Are we vastly underestimating how common neurodivergence is?
Forget over-diagnosis - one psychologist believes we need to double our current estimates.
Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia
Police have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.
These stress-busting foods can help you feel calmer
Feeling anxious? Try eating some of 'nature's beta-blockers'.
Otago University to trial effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression
The university is seeking 60 patients to trial using ketamine as an anti-depressant.
Heartbreaking letter from equestrian reveals assisted suicide after debilitating injury
Caroline March needed major surgery after being knocked unconscious in a fall.
'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower
“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.
Gisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024
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Safety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress calls
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.
Anxiety, new love and letting go: Coast host is taking back control
The radio star’s been overwhelmed by cancer, but now it’s her time to shine.
Editorial: Three reasons not to increase the pricing of NZ Great Walks
OPINION: Increasing the price means reducing accessibility to the outdoors.
Why your weekend lie-in might be leaving you exhausted
Planning to catch up on your sleep debt this weekend? Here's why you shouldn't.
'I've run out of sick days': Researchers reveal NZ’s migraine misery
They're excruciating and debilitating - and some 640,000 Kiwis regularly suffer them.
Revealed: Govt restricts access to veteran VIP scheme
Veterans' Affairs is reducing access to its Veterans Independence Programme.
Unprecedented challenges: Kiwi workers' mental health remains significantly strained
Job insecurity, cost of living and burnout are taking a toll on workers.
Killer released from prison after just five months
Brodie Champion was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
Earl Spencer: ‘Boarding school killed a part of me’
Times: Princess Diana's brother says the abuse he suffered as a boy scarred him for life.
Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
How to boost your happiness - in nine lessons
Researchers have found happiness can be learnt if you practise.
Sir Mason Durie reflects on 40 years of Māori health
40 years ago, Durie first presented the Whare Tapa Whā Māori wellbeing model.
'Disfigured beyond recognition': Classmates kill 13- year-old boy in gruesome premeditated attack
CCTV shows him on a scooter with friends - an hour later he was dead.
Relapse risk: Schizophrenia meds in supply crunch
Psychiatrists say disruption could cause some patients to suffer relapse of psychosis.
Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone
The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.