Oranga Tamariki will run the programme alongside other agencies.

Mia Janin’s father said the school had an 'organised an assembly' on the matter.

While the students may leave, their playground will keep growing.

The buzz around energy drinks isn't dying down. And it's not just because of the caffeine.

Listening to music was the most frequent activity.

A report found the obesity rate quadrupled among children and adolescents from 1990-2022.

Research is the first to show education has an impact at a cellular level.

David Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.

The 49-year-old talked to 'a number of' underage girls through social media, police say.

More than 500 children and young people were in Taupō for Ironkidz last weekend.

'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.

Fletcher has been co-priest with her husband at St Peter’s Church since 2018.

Felix Shaw wants support for his petition to get hearing aid batteries funded.

One youth was held for five years longer than his parent had agreed to in respite care.

'He’s a danger to himself and the public and something needs to be done.'

Twins Belle and Ena Yin are two of the top 10 students in New Zealand.

Liquor company allegedly sought promotion on social media in exchange for booze.

Mistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.

Victim Connor Boyd's family described him as a gentleman 'up until his last breath'.

One of the joys was seeing young opera performers supporting professionals.

Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.

'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'

$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.

Boris Sokartov on the real essence of being a Māori man

Otis Hill was given three months to live back in 2022.

Now I’ve seen the deceit she’s capable of at 12, I’m fearful.