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flag New Zealand's suicide rate stayed stable in 2024–2025, with Māori men at highest risk, prompting a new five-year prevention plan.

flag New Zealand's suspected suicide rate remained stable in 2024–2025, with 630 cases reported—slightly up from 617 the prior year—though still 3.1% below the 16-year average. flag Māori, particularly males aged 25 to 44, face significantly higher rates, with Māori men at 28.1 per 100,000—more than double non-Māori men. flag A new five-year Suicide Prevention Action Plan includes 34 initiatives, such as crisis recovery cafés, peer support in emergency departments, and $16 million in annual funding increases. flag Officials stress the need for equitable mental health care and data sharing, urging public awareness and help-seeking.

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