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The breakup loop: Why TikTok's algorithm may keep you heartbroken
New York Times: "It kind of prolonged my grief because of the way it's designed."
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Kids putting hands on staff': Principals warn of rising school violence
Physical assaults between students hit 11,400 cases in 2025.
Simone Biles shares update weeks after near-death scare
On June 6, she said she had 'almost died' in a medical emergency.
'I wouldn't be here today' – The question that saved Sophie Pascoe's life
A blow to the Paralympian's career had a devastating effect on the swimming champ.
Nigel Latta’s wife Natalie Flynn on his words that still bring her comfort
'If I’m feeling overwhelmed, I just go back to what Nigel used to do.'
'Even a year ago, I hated people talking about it': Shane Cameron opens up on brutal defeat and making up with David Tua
How a kid with dyslexia rose to the top even after a grim loss he's finally at peace with.
5 truths about retirement that retirees wish they’d known sooner
Washington Post: Psychologist Maggie Mulqueen, 71, says retirement defies prediction.
Cecilia Robinson: It doesn’t have to be phones or social media – we should do both
OPINION: We should delay giving children smartphones and restrict their social media.
'Brutal violation': Man given home detention for child exploitation images
One video file contained 'some of the worst content on the internet'.
No daughter should have to watch both parents succumb to dementia
Telegraph: What caring for two parents with dementia taught one woman.
'There was a lump': Suafoa on how he discovered his sarcoma
He trained and played for the Blues in early 2024 while receiving radiation.
'We don't hibernate like bears': Hamilton muso's winter gig with a purpose
The gig, Seasonal Disorder, will support I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday.
How Michael J. Fox turned Parkinson’s disclosure into connection and purpose
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 29 but hid it for seven years.
My partner’s secret fetish for wearing women’s lingerie ended our relationship
Telegraph: A reader shares her experience with kinks, lies and the dreaded ick.
My teenage affair with a 37-year-old still haunts me today
Telegraph: A reader says her first serious relationship left her feeling ashamed and used.
Society Insider: All Black Anton Segner and Hunter Kawana's inspiring love story
The couple met at an Auckland nightclub and have been inseparable ever since.
KJ Apa opens up about addiction and eating struggles during Riverdale years
The Kiwi actor admitted his struggle with food led to unhealthy and extreme behaviour.
How rising mental health and learning needs are reshaping school exams
Medical-related requests have surged more than 340% in the past decade.
How a happiness expert pulled himself out of a major life rut at 55
Washington Post: Arthur Brooks has surprising advice for people who want to be happier.
'I don't feel great about it': 25 Kiwis’ drinking habits revealed
How often do you drink and why do you do it? How do your drinking habits make you feel?
Warnings after student died in his room while engaging in autoerotic strangulation
'Those who engage in autoerotic asphyxiation should be aware of the high risk of death.'
How this organisation is getting Kiwi men to open up about their feelings
"Females are fantastic at it. They get together, they chat, they go deep. We don’t.”
Advice: My partner is dying. How do we talk about it?
NYT: Caring for a terminally ill spouse can be incredibly isolating, says Lori Gottlieb.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, July 20, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Spain win World Cup and psychologist says resources not meeting demand for therapy | Monday. July 20, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty Images
How to tell if you’re in perimenopause – and when to get help
Perimenopause can begin in the mid to late 40s and last up to 10 years.
Advice: I discovered online dating after my divorce. Am I having too much sex?
Washington Post: A reader is worried she's getting carried away with her newfound freedom.
Jim Parsons was 'miserable' during Big Bang Theory success
The 53-year-old said he was stressed and unhappy during the sitcom.
Does leisure make us happy? Often the answer is no
Washington Post: We often pursue low-effort activities while looking for happiness.
What's driving youth antidepressant surge?
More than 23,000 teens aged 15–19 were dispensed antidepressants last year.
'Significant stressors': Post-partum mother spared convictions after child assaults
She slapped her toddler and hit another child with a phone charger.