A study found dog and cat owners tend to be happier, more successful, and exercise more.

Designer auctions diamond-studded gold earrings for a cause close to her own heart.

COMMENT: Ashley Peacock finally gets to leave a cold, grey room

Gabriel Yad-Elohim was on trial for the murder of Michael David Mulholland.

Mental health was one of the focuses of Labour's campaign.

COMMENT: "Why do we not pay mothers who choose to stay home and provide full-time care?"

Riding Against Depression makes it through Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Criticism of a killer's release from a mental health unit is irrelevant, the Crown argues.

"Being a mummy's boy enables young men to grow sure of themselves, but not ghastly."

Questions have been raised over the mental health treatment of Gabriel Yad-Elohim.

Certain diet tweaks could improve your mood and make you less anxious.

"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."

NZ Army to examine whether recommendations to protect recruits were followed.

Lack of hospital beds contributed to patient being released days before a brutal killing.

Strangers aren't the real danger when it comes to protecting your children.

Questions over whether Ebert's woes will impact on Middlemore project.

Gabriel Yad-Elohim was released from a mental health unit just days before the killing.

"I just didn't want to be here anymore..I wanted to leave the pain behind"

Recommendations made over the poor care of a mental health patient sought by inquiry team.

He needed a new challenge after running 44 marathons on 44 contintents in 40 days.

Potential benefits need to be weighed against the arguments for potential risks.

Waitemata DHB says the clinic will need to double in size in the long-term.

Around 5000 workers set to benefit from extension to pay equity settlement

COMMENT: If farmers don't find a new way forward soon, they'll feel more alone than ever.

Dictatorial health service short on compassion - deputy commissioner.

Was it a split second decision that David Cerven made on that dank evening in Myers Park?

Support for change is high across the political spectrum.

"When I see strangers helping strangers, that's when I tear up a bit."

"Suicide was preventable, not inevitable," associate health minister tells.

COMMENT: Our history shows the necessity of well-paid jobs for all adults who want them.