Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins farewelled at Whangārei
Darkins, 36, died after being struck by a vehicle on Puketona Rd in Haruru in the early hours…
South Carolina measles outbreak surges to 211 cases after holidays
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. The ongoing measles outbreak in South…
Shorter winter days linked to rise in Seasonal Affective Disorder cases | The Latest from WDEL News
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is most common this time of year due to the shorter days and…
Black Fern Charmaine Smith opens up on baby loss and stigma around grief
Charmaine Smith with Tamati and Amīria. Photo / Kirsty Joy Photography But at 12 weeks, test results showed…
Funeral costs: One in five funerals at Tauranga business conducted with no service or ceremony
Keith told the Bay of Plenty Times an unattended cremation – one without a ceremony – was the…
We were hit with a £148k inheritance tax bill when mum died at 97
When Jill Lemon’s mother died earlier this year, as well as dealing with the grief, she had to…
29 deaths at Pike River sparked workplace safety reforms – why are they now being dismantled?
How long does it take for collective national grief to decay into casual disregard? How long for a…
The women keeping Pike River’s fight alive – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
“We had so long of things being told to us in the 11th hour. The rug being pulled…
The Other Girl by Annie Ernaux review – grief’s rippling effects
Annie Ernaux’s The Other Girl might be the latest of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s works to be published…
Kiwi actor Kimberley Crossman on miscarriage, grief and finding help to deal with loss
The pregnancy, while a surprise, was a delight for the 35-year-old and her partner. Kimberley Crossman with her…
Small Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business Vaso
What inspired you to start the business? It was my mum. She was this incredible, very spirited woman…
Australia’s southern coast is in uncharted waters
As Australia heads into summer, swimmers and surfers are flocking to the beaches. But an algal bloom has…