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![Staff caught smuggling in contraband, play fighting with youth offenders at facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Staff caught smuggling in contraband, play fighting with youth offenders at facility
There were serious concerns regarding staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.
![Kimi Manaakitanga is making its mark on Waikato youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kimi Manaakitanga is making its mark on Waikato youth
Rangatahi-designed youth camp in Hamilton proving its worth.
![Should you monitor your teen's internet use?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Should you monitor your teen's internet use?
OPINION: Research suggests strict restrictions on digital media might not be best idea.
![At least 17 students killed as school building collapses in Nigeria](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
At least 17 students killed as school building collapses in Nigeria
Many more victims remain trapped in rubble after the collapse of a two-storey school.
![Are these NZ's worst teen crims? First boot camp participants selected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Are these NZ's worst teen crims? First boot camp participants selected
Teenagers from across the country will spend three months at a Palmerston North facility.
![Wellington student hospitalised after school attack was stabbed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wellington student hospitalised after school attack was stabbed
A person was taken to hospital and the school was put into lockdown on Friday.
![A US teen died by suicide. Is his school to blame?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A US teen died by suicide. Is his school to blame?
A judge ruled that the parents raised sufficient allegations against the school.
![Give youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Give youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first job
Northland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.
![Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament
She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.
![Children’s social media ban could be discussed in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Children’s social media ban could be discussed in NZ
Australia’s Government has pledged $6.5 million to trial age verification technology.
![Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?
If your concerned about your sons, maybe it's time to talk to them about their algorithms.
![Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024
This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata Māori
!['Heavy-handed' boy racer crackdown could isolate youth, say critics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Heavy-handed' boy racer crackdown could isolate youth, say critics
Police say a growing antisocial element at boy racer events has become concerning.
![The 10 most popular Māori baby boys' and girls' names](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The 10 most popular Māori baby boys' and girls' names
The list is published on Matariki, following tradition.
![Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
![Midhirst local inspiring positive change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
![Editorial: The kids aren't all right](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
![Smash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Smash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrested
An 11-year-old was caught after allegedly breaking into a vape store on a school night.
![Aroha ki te tangata: Inside the lives of Māori wardens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aroha ki te tangata: Inside the lives of Māori wardens
Six Māori wardens showcased throughout the motu.
!['You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robbery
He herded employees into the back of the store and attacked one with a crowbar.
![Children's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offenders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Children's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offenders
Karen Chhour defends the military-style camps.