Child killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been considered
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Patient disclosed she was a sex worker, mental health staffer later made booking with her.
Mother identified as megachurch shooter, injured child confirmed as son
In addition to the 7-year-old, a man in his 50s was also injured in the shooting.
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'I want answers:' Mother of teen who died in Oranga Tamariki care gives evidence
Ana Ransfield received the worst call possible - eight hours too late.
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Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
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Mental health option could be added to 111 calls
'It might be time for New Zealand to have a fourth option.'
Young woman who took her own life had asked to go to more secure care facility
She was found unresponsive in her bedroom at a mental health respite facility.
Toni Street reveals secret health crisis: 'Didn't know what I had until it was gone'
The Coast host wants to inspire others dealing with the same to know they're not alone.
Could so-called 'bad' emotions actually be useful?
Research suggests negative feelings can lead to better outcomes.
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Punishment of 3-year-old girl was 'prolonged bullying’
Man's offending will have had a 'profound effect' on the young girl, judge says.
‘I was diagnosed with ADHD at 37. If only it had been earlier’
Times: When Kat Brown began treatment for ADHD her life finally began to make sense.
Man who stabbed uni student to death on walkway deemed insane
Psychiatrists described the man as among the most unwell patients they've seen.
'Cannot pay': Charity could close if council's fee hike plan goes ahead
Men’s Shed says it can’t afford council plans to introduce ‘fairer’ fees.
Autistic young people more than twice as likely to die before turning 25, ‘scary’ new research finds
Autistic females were four times more likely to die, compared to non-autistic females.
From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey
Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.
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Fear of ageing is a fear of the unknown – modern society is making things worse
Despite a longer life expectancy, many people are worried about getting older.
‘I looked into the eyes of my brother’s killer... no remorse’ - Killer's sentence outrages sister
Jonty Douglas was killed by stranger Joshua Timoti.
Can weight-loss pills and dieting cause eating disorders?
The demand for off-label weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is starting to get concerning.
'My life is gone': My daughter took her own life. Months later my wife was dead
UK Dad shares the heartbreaking details of the day his life came crashing down.
What to do if you have erectile dysfunction - there are solutions
The good news is that there are solutions to even the most severe cases.
Why burnout isn't something to ignore - and how to treat it
As we all head back to work and school, how do we avoid burnout?
Tragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take action
Dysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.
Unprovoked killing: Youth social worker stabbed stranger with knives in both fists
Joshua Timoti was suffering psychosis, but what role did methamphetamine play?
MSD warns incoming minister of rising number of Kiwis on benefit, more increases likely
'We are seeing increasing complexity in clients’ needs.'
I used to drink a litre of vodka a night. Here's how I got sober
Telegraph: In 2018, Dave Wilson hit rock bottom.
ACC told to reconsider woman’s injury claim after suicide attempt linked to medication
The medication 'likely played a material role' in the woman attempting suicide.
Feeling stuck? Here are five ways to jump-start your life
New York Times: Simple strategies to try when you're in a rut.
'Nightmare': Aussie mum accused of killing son with spiked smoothie
An oxycodone bottle was found on the kitchen bench.