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'Green chicken': 9yo Rotorua coin-tosser cracks up the crowd at Australian Open
The young Kiwi tennis player was invited to perform the coin toss for the fourth match.
‘The grief is heavy’: Driver charged, community mourns after 11-year-old cyclist killed
'Flashbacks of what happened come and go all the time.'
'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.
‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safety
Police were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.
‘Prove a point’: Man jumps from stub after council cuts swim rope
Logan Howard protests tree swing removal with risky jump video.
Christchurch school wins $267k prize for sustainability innovation
Prize enables Te Pā to expand Puku Māra, promoting sustainability through indigenous knowledge.
Lotto ticket sales to be banned for under-18s
Lotto supports the change, saying it would remove a grey area for retailers and customers.
Waka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddler
New teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.
Teen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar role
Now he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.
Young murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealed
Murderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.
Charlotte Paul: Where do we go now with puberty blockers?
OPINION: New prescribing of puberty blockers for children has increased sharply.
Rhythm and Vines festival clean-up may take two weeks
Discover what happens behind the scenes so 20,000 can party in Gisborne's Waiohika Estate.
‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youths
Holidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.
'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaks
Hamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.
Young people spend night on roof at Auckland youth justice facility
A group of young people have spent the night on the roof of a youth justice facility in Wiri after climbing up Monday night. Video / Jason Dorday / Hayden Woodward
Police propose targeting at-risk children to curb future crime
Idea first championed by National in 2015 is back on the political agenda.
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
‘Seismic shift’: Call for Māori-led educational reforms
Dr Maia Hetaraka: 'Cultural competence' should evolve into genuine cultural understanding.
'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
'Hugely grateful': Christmas grant will help Sth Auckland youth attend sports camp
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.
Students urged to vaccinate as meningococcal cases rise in young adults
Māori and Pasifika most at risk; calls for wider meningococcal vaccination access.
Youth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two years
Youth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.
Revealed: Youth offending decreasing despite spotlight on young offenders
Youth offending is not increasing, a new Ministry of Justice report has found.
What Tipene's return as a charter school means for South Auckland
Tipene, a former St Steven’s School, reopens in 2025, catering to Years 9 and 10.
Karen Chhour: Why young offenders need real chances, not political games
OPINION: We should be honest and realistic about the programme’s outcomes.
Third bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offenders
It says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.