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'A listening ear': Mental health worker had sexual relationship with client's ex
The client was suspicious after her ex had information she'd only shared with the worker.
Man who stabbed two teen Burger King workers was suffering meth psychosis
Ethan Simon said he was especially sad about his victims' ages after learning what he did.
How your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed
The latest research promises new ways of identifying those at risk of developing dementia.
'I was shaking': Simone Biles anxious, overwhelmed in the Olympic Village
The medal-winning gymnast admitted her anxiety was ramping up in a recent TikTok video.
Autistic man without specialist care before fatally stabbing visitor
Review finds staff used denigratory language when discussing Bailey Ecclestone.
How do Olympians deal with disappointment?
Missing out on a medal after preparing for years can be devastating.
Is your smartwatch making you anxious?
Many people use smartwatches to track their health – but are they making us worry more?
Autism in adulthood: understanding signs and the impact of diagnosis
Telegraph: People often talk about being on the spectrum, but what are the signs?
'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister says
The minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.
Stalkers, disease and doubt: A gymnast's hard road back to the Olympics
New York Times: 'It was so scary. I didn’t know it then, but the old Suni was gone.'
When is it okay not to forgive and forget?
OPINION: 'Sometimes it’s more authentic and empowering to move on without forgiving.'
Opinion: Banning kids under 16 from social media is a good idea - here's why
OPINION: Do we really want social media to influence who our kids want to be?
Does anxiety make your heart race? Try these simple tricks to find calm
A fast heart rate can be caused by a number of things. Here's how you can manage it.
Convicted killer dies suddenly behind bars
Paul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
Rural ladies who lunch: Gemma McCaw coming to Dannevirke
Tararua Rural Support Trust encouraging ladies off the farm for day of connection and fun.
'Just lose themselves': 70 years of clay creations for Hawke's Bay's oldest pottery club
'People just sit, relax, and enjoy what they are doing.'
NZ cyclist Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on her death
Nienke Middleton will be waking up early to watch the Paris Olympics despite the painful reminder it brings of her daughter’s absence. Video / Joe Allison
'It will be a hard watch': Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on cyclist's death as Olympics begin
Olivia Podmore died a day after the Tokyo Olympics ended. A coronial inquiry now awaits.
Pain? Ulcers? A broken heart? They all could be down to stress
The emotional toll of grief and stress is known but what about their effects on the body?
Why quitting vaping is hard on your mental health
People who vape frequently are twice as likely to have depression, studies say.
‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recover
Charity takes to the waves to help turn lives around.
I've been stalked by a woman for 27 years and it's broken me
Times: John was at the pub with friends when he met a woman who would upend his life.
'Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changes
More than 100 people attended the charity's black-tie event on Saturday.
'Monster': Family fury after murderer claims 'lockdown anxiety' made him kill
Antonio De Pace strangled Lorena Quaranta during a Covid lockdown in 2020.
Social anxiety can be limiting. Here are ways you can get relief
You can learn to overcome it by understanding it and using certain helpful strategies.
Google co-founder backs biotech studying psychedelic African shrub
Financial Times: Sergey Brin’s non-profit funds research into using hallucinogen.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Contraception: The benefits and risks of being on the pill
Is an oral contraceptive the right choice for you?
Mindfulness can be harmful – and can make mental health problems worse
OPINION: Proponents often ignore evidence that highlights meditation's adverse effects.
Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts
Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.
Hospo crisis: Can restaurants and bars withstand six more months of pain?
Hospitality faces a confluence of major challenges. How will it survive?
Māori three times more likely to need emergency dental care
New study identified oral health inequities for Māori