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Nathan Mikaere-Wallace shares two step explainer for discussing Friday's attacks.
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Mental health incident prompts armed police callout
The incident has now been resolved and the road is open.
Teachers step up to ease students' anxiety
New programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".
Paris Jackson slams suicide attempt claims
Paris has slammed reports she was rushed to hospital after a suspected suicide attempt.
Mental health helpline inundated after Christchurch killings
Mental health helpline calls have gone up five-fold after the Christchurch shootings.
'Don't watch the gunman's video' - clinical psychologist
Watching footage of massacre is traumatising and voyeuristic,so don't do it, expert says.
What Kiwis are missing about tax, love and charity
Kyle MacDonald asks: Are your morals more important than young people's lives?
Psychologist: 'Triggered' Kiwis seek help after MJ doco
There's been a notable rise in Kiwis reaching out since Leaving Neverland aired
New Zealand's high poison deaths a concern, expert says
Over 1400 people died from poison in NZ between 2008 and 2013, study finds.
Comment | One step forward, three steps back for Simon Bridges
COMMENT: The referral to the SFO will have hit the National leader like a 10-tonne truck.
Disability service at fault after 21-year-old charged for serious incidents
No risk management plan in place for mental health resident with history of stealing ...
Lee Suckling: How grooming child sex abuse works
It's time to see Leaving Neverland for what it is writes Lee Suckling.
Jessica's Tree: Hope that tragic story will save lives
Filmmaker Jazz Thornton shares Jess' tragic story to show how we can make a difference.
Tetraplegic model once planned to end her life in Switzerland
Claire Freeman once sought to escape pain until a happy accident improved her life.
Big Read: Meet the man who cleans up the crime scenes
GRAPHIC WARNING: Carl Loader attends crime scenes to clean up after police have finished.
War may have cut WWII veterans' lives short
The study estimates the war typically took five years off the lives of veterans.
What should Kiwi kids be allowed to wag school for?
Royal visits? Definitely okay. Family trips to Fiji or America's Cup parades? Sure.
'Selfish' depression speech sees sister kicked out of wedding
The angry bride kicked her sister out - and was supported by her parents.
Hard drug busts soar at border
UN report on seizures proves tackling 'resilient' demand key to progress, says advocate.
Michael Moynahan: Arts proven path to better mental wellbeing
COMMENT: The arts can play a part in improving NZ's mental wellbeing.
'Life after my four kids were murdered'
Aaron endured the unthinkable when his four children were killed by their grandfather.
Unacceptable thoughts: let's talk about them
A public conversation about unwanted intrusive thoughts could protect mental health.
'I sat there and silently cried': Kiwis share shocking indecent assault travel stories
On a bus and on plane journeys, the women's experiences were terrifying.
Steve Braunias: I've lost my family and I'm living alone
Steve Braunias on looking ahead, because, well, "life muddles on".
Staff at three depts had Barry complaints
Details of conduct criticisms about former minister will remain secret.
Rachel Grunwell: Why being too 'busy is your own B.S'
Comment: Yeah, I'm not a gentle delivery kind of coach. Sorry.
PM says she will speak with parents of Nicky Stevens
Jane Stevens wants face-to-face with Jacinda Ardern over her son's death.
Restaurant's 'suicide curry' challenge sparks complaints
Restaurant running 'suicide curry' comp should change the name and donate to prevention.
Legalising drugs: What can we learn from Portugal?
Is the Portugal Model the best approach as New Zealand looks to legalise cannabis?
NZ's shame: Highest rate of youth deaths among developed countries
More New Zealanders die in their adolescent years than 19 other similar countries.
Green MP backs I AM HOPE campaign in heartbreaking post
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick has shared a heartbreaking post about her mental health battle.
Whānau told 'no' plan to address board anyway
The battle between a grieving whānau and a DHB could be aired in public this Wednesday.
'He was petrified to go back': Prison guard died days after returning to work
Before his death, guard told his ex-partner the prison was becoming 'scarier and scarier'.