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Why do girls quit sports?
Auckland Normal Intermediate student Aila Tuiali’i and Principal Jason Pocock discuss why many young girls drop out of sport in their early teens.
Five young people outstanding after escaping Oranga Tamariki centres
Police are searching for two more young people who fled a facility in Auckland overnight.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
Police investigate allegations of officer assaulting teen in Napier
A boy was allegedly punched, smashed into the ground and left with a broken jaw.
Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.
Five teens arrested after two service station break-ins
The five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.
College secures regional debating title for third year
'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.
Kea Kids News: Samoan fireknife dancers set the Diversity stage ablaze
Reporter Amelia is at the Diversity Festival in South Auckland, where kid Samoan Siva Afi dancers are showing off their passion for fireknife, and devotion to culture. Video / KKN
Kea Kids News: Huhu grubs are grub and feral is flash at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Reporter Nevaeh is at Hokitika’s annual Wildfoods Festival, where the Feral Fashion wearable arts competition has local tamariki foraging and flaunting their local flora.
Police halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incident
Group boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.
Kea Kids News: Americarna roars through Waitara
Gather ‘round folks, for a celebration of American cars and American cool! In this special report, Taranaki kids show reporter Freddie how they ring in Americarna. Video / KKN
R23? Why bars might raise age restrictions
A bar owner said he wouldn't be surprised if venues further raised the age restrictions.
Registered sex offender thought he was sending explicit messages to teen ... but he was wrong
It was actually a detective posing as a 14-year-old on Snapchat.
Witness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'
The Crown alleges the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old sportstar.
No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'
Teen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull win
Ella Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.
‘Monster’: Sex offending youth worker escapes jail claiming church job in Melbourne
The Uniting Church says they have no record of offering Fale McCarthy a job.
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ Herald
Fizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiums
Dental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.
Students claim man tried to get them into his vehicle
Police and school staff are warning students not to accept rides from stranger
Boy, 12, suffers brain injury in Wellington biking accident
Strangers cared for him for 15 minutes before help arrived.
‘Not even getting the basics right’: ‘Vegan’ school lunches contained beef mince
'I don't think it's edible,' mother says.
‘Truly grateful’: Custom mouthguards key to Kelston’s rugby success
AUT's initiative included dental exams and treatments, ensuring players' safety.
‘Trail of destruction’: Judge lifts lid on one of NZ’s worst young criminals
Paddy racked up more than 30 offences before he turned 18.
How a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensing
Ngāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.
Major update after mum storms school, threatens to slit daughter's bully's throat
'That is a breaking point for any parent … I went into survival mode.'
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.