Mental Health
Mental health service displays fitting collection of artworks
A mental health service is livening up its space with art by people who understand mental health challenges.
Holly Arrowsmith: 'If I wasn't a musician I'd cut ties with social media'
Ahead of the Auckland Folk Festival, Christchurch singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith chats to Charlotte Ryan and shares six of her favourite contemporary folk songs, on The Mixtape. Video, Audio
River Sounds festival to be the last, organisers say
A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the last time in February, due to sponsorship drying up.
Simple, Free Ways to Boost Wellbeing
Fancy a bit of pampering and self-care? It doesn't have to mean expensive beauty treatments. Katy Gosset talks to a public health specialist about simple, free ways we can all boost our well-being. Audio
Sam McBride
As demand for ADHD medication skyrockets, Guyon Espiner asks leading psychiatrist Dr Sam McBride why more people than ever before are being diagnosed with the condition - and to what degree… Video, Audio
Mike King calls for unity ahead of Gumboot Friday
In the leadup to Gumboot Friday 2025, mental health advocate Mike King calls on everyone to unite and support a "greater cause": the mental well-being of our rangatahi.
Navigating Pacific mental health with cultural understanding
In New Zealand, many Pacific peoples find themselves disconnected from mainstream mental health services], which often overlook the importance of cultural context.
Police could refuse welfare check referrals, minister told
The Minister for Mental Health has been told the police will "refuse welfare checks" under their pullback from social harm callouts.
Improved visibility and resources key to improving Asian mental health
Almost 200 participants attended the inaugural Asian Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit in Auckland on Wednesday.
32 Elesha Gordon | How Are You, Really?
When Elesha Gordon opened up publicly about her workplace anxiety, she discovered many other journalists in the same boat. Now she’s leading Media Chaplaincy, tackling burnout, trauma, and stress in… Audio
Riders on the Storm
Every Sunday is a motorcycle group with a difference. How is it changing the mental wellbeing of its members for the better? Max Roskilly investigates. Audio
Mea Motu gets real about how her kids saved her life
Champion boxer Mea Motu gets real about what motivates her in the ring, how her kids saved her life, and why she won’t stay silent on domestic abuse. Video, Audio
'Is self-care selfish?'
Sāmoan-Niuean PhD student Asetoa Sam Pilisi spoke on Men's Health Week which starts today, about the need for Pacific men to be more proactive managing their stress and health.
Mike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
Mason Clinic patients wait 50 days for a bed
An average wait of 50 days for a bed at Auckland's forensic psychiatric service the Mason Clinic, means many patients are held in prison.
Nellie's Baby: the story of New Zealand's Mental Institutions
The last of the so-called ‘lunatic asylums’ closed only 20 years ago. They were founded on ideas of paternalism and social progress and survived on the basis they offered safety. In this special… Audio
Black Sheep Bonus Episode: The story of New Zealand's Mental Institutions
The last of the so-called ‘lunatic asylums’ closed only 20 years ago. They were founded on ideas of paternalism and social progress and survived on the basis they offered safety. In this special… Audio
Taking the plunge with the tall man in a van
Former pro basketballer Stuart McEwen wants to change his life - and he wants you to join him.
It's Personal with Anika Moa: Trailer
Anika Moa has a new podcast! She chats about issues that are personal to her and her guests, with the likes of movie producer Chelsea Winstanley, White Ferns captain Sophie Devine, actor Robyn Malcolm… Video, Audio
Young people turning to AI therapist bots
Demand to chat with therapy bots is booming, with one created by a Kiwi outranking chatbots modelled after big names.
