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Researchers challenge UNICEF report on New Zealand youth suicide rates

NewsroomRNZFriday 23 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story University of Auckland, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice

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University of Auckland experts are disputing a UNICEF report claiming New Zealand's youth suicide rate is three times the international average for high-income nations. The researchers state that the figures presented in the global charity's report are incorrect.

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First reported by Newsroom, Fri 23 May 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
  1. NewsroomNewsroom

    There's something wrong with NZ's youth suicide stats (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Misleading figures on New Zealand youth suicide rates (opens in new tab)