Health NZ expands Waikato forensic mental health capacity with 10 new beds
“Around 13% of the region’s prison population is on the forensic mental health caseload, one of the highest…
Boatie Aaron Ritchie sets off on anti-Semitic rant before attempting to burn down a hotel room
However, given the time he had already spent in custody, his counsel Rosalind Brown said it was in…
Harmful bacteria found in new $162m Mason Clinic unit, Health NZ says
Now, because of the discovery of bacteria in the hydraulic system, the relocation of patients will not take…
New $131m Waikato acute mental health unit nears completion for patients
Designed to support people experiencing acute mental distress, the facility will focus on recovery, dignity and well-being in…
Government launches free mental health toolkit for small businesses
“The business mental health toolkit, it actually says, ‘hey, there are available free resources today that you can…
One in three Gisborne youths experiencing ‘moderate’ psychological distress
Hannah was far from alone. About one in three young Gisborne people (35.4%) reported experiencing moderate psychological distress…
Prison mental health wait list leaves inmates spending months without treatment
The issue of mental health treatment in prisons was a largely “hidden problem” from the public, he said,…
Golf: All Blacks, Hurricanes midfielder Jordie Barrett takes on Charles Tour’s Taranaki Open
“You find a bit of respect for these golfers who hack it every week. It was a great…
Coffee may boost brain function via gut microbiome
The study funded by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) examined how coffee affects cognition, mood,…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED to get peer mental health support workers
Doocey said emergency departments could be overwhelming environments for people in crisis, and peer support workers could help…
Thousands of NZers subject to compulsory mental health assessments, Māori disproportionately affected
Marc Wilson Psychology writer·New Zealand Listener· 20 Apr, 2026 06:06 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Northland widower calls for mental health checks in hospital after wife’s starvation death
Health NZ Te Whatu Ora said she had received satisfactory care but encouraged Lagerstedt to get in touch…