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A Moment to Rethink: Policing, Protection, and Public Trust
Residents of of Clyde Rd, Bryndwr, Christchurch were alarmed by the sound of gunshots around 11pm on 13th August 2025 ,and woke to the shocking news that a woman, that police were called to protect during a domestic incident, was fatally shot by officers.
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Breaking Point: The Mental Health Crisis of Kiwi Firefighters
Why are the firefighters striking? In 2013 a memorandum of understanding was signed between FENZ and St John meaning firefighters were ordered to act as co-responders to ambulance call-outs. This has meant that since 2013 our firemen and women now attend all stabbings, shootings, drownings, suicides, cot deaths, choking and more. This has resulted in a 1000% increase in call-outs for firefighters.
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Youth19 Rangatahi Smart Survey Sheds Light on New Zealand’s Y-NEET Crisis
A recent report from the Youth19 Rangatahi Smart Survey reveals concerning findings about the health and well-being of young New Zealanders not in education, employment, or training (Y-NEETs). The survey, which is part of the broader Youth2000 series, highlights the significant challenges these young people face, as well as their untapped potential.
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The Devastating Impact of Pornography on Young Men, Relationships, and Society
Pornography addiction among young men is fast becoming a public health crisis, with profound implications for mental health, relationships, and society at large. What was once a private vice has now become an omnipresent issue with far-reaching consequences.
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Unpacking the Impact of Mental Health Awareness: Could It Be Making Things Worse?
A new study called "A Closer Look at the Mental Health Awareness Effect" delves into the potential consequences of recent campaigns aiming to shed light on mental health issues. Researchers Lucy Foulkes and Jack L. Andrews suggest that these campaigns, while trying to help, might actually be part of the reason why more people are reporting mental health problems.
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Social Issues
What makes someone a narcissist?
The best way I can sum up what over 20 years of knowing a narc is, is this way...
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