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The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes

Alby Hailes, 26, goes through a roller-coaster of emotions after winning a TV reality show

'Heightened levels of anxiety': Student demand for mental health services rises

One principal says students are expressing worry about Covid-19 and climate change.

Tragedy narrowly averted: Police pull M4 rifle on 13yo with toy gun

It's part of the annual use of force report that shows a marked increase in incidents.

How one summer hotspot feels about Auckland's upcoming holidays

The Herald on Sunday spoke to dozens of Northlanders about Auckland coming on holiday.

'I feel responsible': Mother breaks silence on father and son's deaths

Lee Roycroft and son Phoenix, 13, died in an incident that devastated their community.

'Woeful and worsening': Burnout soars during lockdowns

"Workers are genuinely tired." Steps for bosses and workers to reduce risk.

Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'

Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.

Covid takes health toll but smoking drops

While people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.

Inside a tragedy: Secret diary extracts of child killer

The brutal killing of a 10-year-old girl rocked a sleepy NSW country town.

Police 'not the best' respondents to mental health events

Police are not equipped to deal with mental health emergencies, says Andrew Coster.

Police too busy to attend half of mental health callouts

The report warns that unmet demand for mental health callouts is likely to increase.

Patient on suicide watch not given recommended supervision due to understaffing, says nurse

Unsafe staffing was a key factor that caused the nurse to resign after 20 years.

'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schools

Tawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.

MoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employees

Some Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.

Bella Hadid reveals heartbreaking secret

Supermodel Bella Hadid has revealed she's had a breakdown "every day and night for years".

Mental Health: Men aged 45-plus benefiting from free 1737 peer support service

A Free phone service for those struggling with mental health is a hit with those 45-plus.