Grief

In her own words, Tauranga journalist Delilah Whaitiri tells how she overcame a tragic childhood to become an inspirational pageant queen

Tom is struggling with the loss of his dear friend.

After the loss of their beloved daughter, an Ashburton couple is helping others to heal

The Shortland Street stars are raising money for Starship after the tragic death of their nephew

The bubbly radio co-host is giving the grieving star more reasons to smile again

"It's been really hard for me to explain how we got from absolute catastrophe to the new version of our life."

Three decades on from losing his wife and children in the Port Arthur massacre, Walter Mikac is still honouring their memories

Just over a year after welcoming quadruplets, Napier mum Joanne Wills is facing life as a solo mother of five after the death of her beloved husband Brett

It’s taken nearly three decades for the star baker to get over the loss of his sibling

After her devastating separation from her fiancé, the Newshub presenter talks openly and honestly about navigating a relationship break-up, grieving ‘the greatest love story’ and moving on with grace

How the brave mum has found her way through unimaginable heartbreak

It's been a battle to get her family back and welcome a previous new life

When her beloved neighbour Bob was told he was terminal, this amazing young woman dedicated herself to his last year of care

The stars of The Casketeers are supporting each other through a harrowing time

The broadcaster and funeral celebrant lays to rest any of her fears about death

With dogged determination, Harriet has found a way to survive and thrive

'Mum is my inspiration'

Renee Wright talks openly about what she’s learned about helping children cope with loss, and her immense love and gratitude for her family.

''There are moments when I find it's overwhelming. But you have to come back to your core. The core of me is not defined by the circumstance I found myself in.''

Lesley Porter lost her family in a car accident at the age of five, and was then shunted from one relative to another for the next six years. She finally found solace at a horse riding school. Her experience inspired her to set up her own farm to help other children.

''There are days where things don't affect me at all, and then there are days where I'll be overwhelmed with sadness.''

Antony Kidman died tragically in 2014. Nicole has always referred to her Papa as a great man.

Although she's read books about the inquiry, Lizzie says it has taken her decades to work through what happened, especially to her nan, whose body was never recovered.

Sarah Myles tells why Poppa Frank's life was the book she had to write.

Losing his brother took a toll on the TV groom.

Walking the Camino de Santiago trail in Europe is for many a spiritual pilgrimage. For Julie Zarifeh it was a way to cope with devastating grief.

''I almost find running to be a form of moving meditation.''

''I would like to set the record straight now,'' says Jo Patti.

Amanda Gillies is in a happy place – but there has been personal heartbreak along the way.

The future king lays bare the toll of his own bereavements.

Non-traditional funerals seem to be growing in popularity but a proper farewell can help with the grieving process.

'My breakdown was my breakthrough. Rather than looking back at what could have been, I embraced what was. I also allowed my feelings of grief 'to be' and flow through me rather than resist it.'

My friend has always said, 'you lost your mum when you needed her most'.

''A few have suggested we bury her, but at the moment what we see for the future is pretty much what we do now, taking her everywhere with us.''

Jase Te Patu is a man on a mission to promote mindfulness, improve kids’ mental health and spread the gospel of yoga throughout Aotearoa

''I put so many expectations on myself to protect the kids and maintain the life that we had, but actually, life as you know it just stops.''

The sports presenter opens up about how she is learning to cope with losing both her brother and father.

''I'd have a real knot in my stomach, and then suddenly I couldn't breathe.''

Christmas can be a difficult time of year for those who have lost a loved one or are alone.

Christmas and the New Year can be reminders that the year has passed and you are still trying for the baby you yearn for. These strategies can help to ease the sadness.

"Mission complete," Bush's spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted alongside the picture.

As Michelle Obama put it, "It's the worst thing that we do to each other as women. Not share the truth about our bod­ies and how they work – and how they don't work."

For a moment just two boys from very different backgrounds who both know the pain of losing their mum.

''I love Dad now as I always did. And I feel his love and care for me, some 32 years later.''

“How can I smile or tell a joke when I’ve lost Dave?"

You don’t get over it – you learn to live your life a different way.

A mum battling cancer has written a beautiful book for her son to help him understand the disease.

Jo Seagar reflects on how the final goodbye can be a multifaceted occasion for joy.

How you can rediscover romance after losing after partner.

Kiwi activist Bunny McDiarmind was one of the crew on the Rainbow Warrior. She remembers the special ship 30 years after its sinking.

Weta Workshop's unique Living Memories campaign is helping to keep family memories alive.

A US medical examiner has revealed comedian Joan Rivers cause of death.

After a lenient sentence was handed down to her partner Adam Hill’s killer, Christine Pink vowed she would fight for justice.

Our legendary Silver Fern opens up about her hidden heartache.

The actor has finally spoken out about the death of her beloved sister.

New Zealand mourns the loss of a legendary Kiwi entertainer.