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Parents of teen charged in school shooting to stand trial
Jennifer and James Crumbley are being charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Rock and a hard place: Project sparks mental health, conservation debate
Painted stones - Kim's Rocks - have been appearing around the hills of the South Island.
Omicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hours
Ambulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.
Psychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'
Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.
Native American tribe grapples with missing women crisis on coast
Indigenous women go missing or are killed in this isolated expanse of Pacific coastline.
Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable
Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.
'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopens
Vaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.
Anxiety epidemic: Shocking stats show young people at 'crisis point'
Rising distress is causing anguish for families and overwhelming mental health services.
'She's dead': Witness tearfully reveals younger brother's confession at murder trial
Akash pleaded guilty to stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death in 2016.
Patient with mental distress not seen by psychiatrist for 7 months before death
A young man took his own life after mental health services failed him.
Mental health patient's high risk of violence known before he killed
David Gilchrist suffered paranoid delusions and was deemed a high risk before he killed.
Abuse survivors fear Catholic Church's power - advocate
Survivors of historical abuse live in fear of the power of the Catholic Church.
Psychiatric patient stabs nurse with needle
Unstable patient smuggles hypodermic needle into her room and attacks nurse.
Healing by horse: 'I'm a changed man now'
Treks, cowboy breakfasts and camaraderie for men with post-traumatic stress disorder.
'Deep unfairness': Truth about NZ's public holidays
A large section of our workforce don't get a day off or extra pay on public holidays.
Covid-19: Why Kiwis can adapt to NZ's new normal
Kiwis bounced back from 2020's pandemic anxiety - and we can do it again, expert says.
Is it time for a work-from-home reset?
Kiwi clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal shares tips on working from home.
Ex-MP and Covid theories: The cost of a 'treacherous political rabbit hole'
Former National MP Matt King on why he won't 'sell my soul to the devil'.
Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."
Opinion: Youth suicide will not fix itself
OPINION: Kushlan Sugathapala outlines key areas to needing urgent attention.
Kiwi hero awaiting emergency MIQ spot to see dying mother
Hemopo's mum, who he describes as his 'queen', has stage 4 cancer.
Mental health patient told to 'cut this crap out' by psychiatrist
Psychiatrist used disrespectful, inappropriate and derogatory language with ill people.
Covid restrictions taking toll on public sentiment - psychologist
Team of five million fatigued and "over it" even as the Omicron variant ramps up.
Matt Doocey: Youth mental health in crisis
OPINION: National Party spokesperson on mental health calls for urgent action.
Death of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniforms
Redesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.
School shooter Ethan Crumbley to pursue insanity defence
Fifteen-year-old Ethan Crumbley is charged as an adult with murder and other crimes.
Kyle MacDonald: How to mentally prepare for living with Covid
"It's okay to be afraid, and it's okay to not want to get Covid - Omicron or otherwise."
Opinion: Ex's 'confession' that shouldn't be shameful
Ex's unusual behaviour was down to something that should be talked about more.
Graffiti art helping girls' self-esteem
Art programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.
Judge slams hospital's decision to release inpatient
A man was released from an inpatient order too early, creating victims, a judge says.
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