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Woman who lied about being a teenage victim of a sex crime became teary before sentencing.
Missing man discharged from mental health facility found
Jamie Way's sister said she would be laying a complaint regarding Jamie's care.
'Horrible story': Nats ask why threatening tenant allowed to keep state house
"Why do people who terrorise their neighbours get to stay?"
Matt Heath: Don't worry, it's okay to be unhappy
Happiness Editor Matt Heath meets clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire.
Labour's $100m boost for specialist mental health services is welcome. But it's not nearly enough
ANALYSIS: In a sector in crisis, there's growing frustration at the slow rate of change.
Govt to tackle three-year mental health care backlog: Little
'It's my expectation we can clear the backlog in significantly less time than that.'
'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
Matt Heath: Upgrade your friendship with a walk
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Great Minds | Languishing after lockdowns
Hamish and Kyle talk about the languishing state some have found themselves in during the pandemic, and how to reach out to someone in a way they are comfortable with. Video / NZ Herald
Hamish and Kyle - How to avoid languishing after lockdown
We can now return to a version of normality. But some of us don't feel we can.
'I've always wanted to tell queer Māori, Pasifika and Polynesian stories'
The show aims to depict queer stories and characters that are a little less mainstream.
Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED
Emails reveal concerns in NZ's busiest emergency departments.
'We are here': Father's heartbreaking message to missing French teen
Eloi Rolland's parents remain hopeful their son is still alive.
'I don't want to die. But I need help': Revealed - NZ's broken mental health services
Kiwis are paying the price for a deficient mental health system.
Great Minds | Lyss' Story
Lyss Rogers-Rahurahu talks about her mental health journey. Video / Mike Scott
Great Minds | Andrew Little on New Zealand's mental health care
Minister of Health Andrew Little talks about the work the Ministry is doing to improve New Zealand's approach to mental health care. Video / NZ Herald
Agent, manager disclosed suicide at property, tribunal rules
Buyers said "if they had known it was a suicide, they would not have bought the property".
Calls for mental health support in construction sector
Construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in the country.
In Her Head: Our health system was built for men
Bioengineering Researcher, Kelly Burrowes on how our health system ignores and neglects female patients. Video / NZ Herald
In Her Head: Woman's life-threatening endometriosis delays
Paris' life-threatening endometriosis diagnosis and surgery delays, with wait times up to three years. Video / NZ Herald
Cancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens say
Cancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.
Some could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHB
Two patients have died in the past six years before treatment.
Why anxiety is like an addiction - and how to break the habit
Happiness Editor Matt Heath meets psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer.
'Like a dark blanket that covers your life': Depressed mum 'not critical enough' for support
"She looks at me and goes 'mummy do you not want me any more?'"
'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgings
The council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.
Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good
OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.
Ask the experts: Pain during sex - why won't my partner talk about it?
Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.
Life-threatening endometriosis delays, surgery wait times up to three years
On average, women in NZ wait 8.7 years from onset symptoms to be formally diagnosed.
Eating disorders increase 'significantly' in NZ, calls on Govt to step up support, services
Kiwis with eating disorders say plans to help are too little, too late.
'A little strange alien': Mother's battle with postnatal depression
Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week: "Having a child...was a big shock for my system."
US school shooting survivor's long road to recovery from trauma
Teen's trauma recounted as jury selection for gunman's death penalty trial gets underway.
Systemic changes needed: Calls for help unanswered before tragic murder-suicide
A mother's calls for help went unanswered before she killed her three-year-old son.
Great Minds | Working through regret
Hamish and Kyle discuss how to work through life's big regrets. Video / NZ Herald