Suicide warning over pressure on child, adolescent services
The biggest risks being monitored by hospitals have been revealed.
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Tauranga Hospital mental health unit to be upgraded
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Matt Heath: Don't worry, be happy
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Psychologist group warns not enough youth and child specialists to meet growing demand
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Opinion: Tasering of elderly dementia patient appalling
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Opinion: We’ve all got ADHD symptoms. Right?
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Grey Lynn murder: Man deemed not guilty by reason of insanity
The man's identity remains suppressed.
Parents of Kiwi killed by US police say $30m settlement clears son's name
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Christchurch safe haven for rangatahi has begun construction
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