Mental Health

Women dominate focus at Olympics amid politics, personal issues

Simone Biles will compete in her last event on Tuesday.

King claims police officers get 'no training' for mental health callouts

"Dear Prime Minister, why are the police our frontline mental health workers?"

Mental health worker 'blurred relationship' with patient, used clinical knowledge for personal gain

The social worker offered the man paid work at his house.

Ardern says involvement in funding for Mob meth rehab scheme 'not a fair comparison' to Gumboot Friday

The Prime Minister said she's not responsible for going through applications; "you did with the Mongrel Mob", The AM Show host Duncan Garner interjected.

'You did it NZ': Mike King's fundraiser returning for 'second round'

"You showed us you are behind our kids."

England's Stokes takes indefinite break from cricket to focus on mental health

The 30-year-old will also recuperate a finger injury, and has been replaced in England's squad by Craig Overton.

National calls for bringing back health targets to fix 'jellyfish' health system

Simon Bridges says the Labour Government has turned the country's health system into a "jellyfish".

Our mental health questions deserve answers from the Government

Ryan Bridge gives a shout out to a colleague of his who took an unusual step this week.

King swipes back at Bloomfield after he says Gumboot Friday can't be an exception to the rules

King has been highly critical of New Zealand's mental health services over the past weeks.

'We had counsellors, we just needed funds': Mike King gobsmacked after Ardern's mental health claim

"As a woman of integrity I can only assume that you have once again been lied to by your officials."

Biles' openness can help end mental health stigma - psychologist

Other athletes that might have struggled with similar issues now feel like it's OK for them to talk about it.

'Can we just make a change?': Bryce Casey pleads with PM for more mental health funding

"I didn't tell these guys I was going to ask this…"

Staff at Lake Alice's infamous adolescent unit enjoyed treating children badly, says survivor

Leota Scanlon was subjected to abuse masquerading as treatment, including injections of paraldehyde and electric shocks.

Mike King demands action from Andrew Little over MoH deputy CEO's funding comments

Robyn Shearer claimed Gumboot Friday had put in a late application, which King called a 'blatant lie'.

'QAnon Shaman' turned into a 'chocolate soup mess' by solitary confinement - lawyer

He has expressed delusions including "believing that he was indeed related directly to Jesus and Buddha".

Mike King calls on Ministry of Health deputy CEO to resign for 'misleading public' on Gumboot Friday funding

But Robyn Shearer says she never suggested the charity missed the funding deadline.

COVID-19 coordinator explains why some young Kiwis with healthy bodies are getting early vaccine access

"I don't know why I've been selected," one confused Kiwi said.

Mike King blasts National for 'pretending' to care about Gumboot Friday, 'offensive meme'

It's not the first time King has taken a jab at a political party.

Dai Henwood reveals he was allowed to drink and take drugs in contracts for first TV jobs

"I can't moderate, which is why I'm good at my job. Comedians don't moderate on stage."

Burnt-out nurses told to get help from each other as counselling services strained

"The issue with that is their peers are equally in the same situation."