Thomas and Leanne Papuni have waited months for the truth about the killing of their 11-year-old son Triston by a 12-year-old relative.

A 13-year-old East Coast boy has become one of New Zealand's youngest killers after admitting a charge of manslaughter today.

Hamish Chang has revenge on his mind, after returning home to find his every worldly possession tightly wrapped in tinfoil.

Around 100 people spontaneously broke into dance as part of a flash mob at Botany Town Centre yesterday, surprising shoppers.

Two boys embarked on a weekend vandalism spree, ransacking a cemetery and destroying property - but are likely to escape with a warning.

Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.

Our story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.

A P-smoking mum has been charged with giving methamphetamine to her two daughters, aged 3 and 6.

Neighbours say they were forced to break down a door to get to two young children locked inside after police arrested their father.

Watching violent TV programmes or video games does make teenage boys more prone to aggressive behaviour, a study shows.

Boy-racers responding to an advertisement for a car heard how the 'owner' crashed and killed a child, as part of an anti-street racing campaign.

A Whanganui man was last night assaulted by two teenagers who attempted to steal his car when he took them for a drive in order to get them out of his house, say police.

In an area where dropouts are the norm a school is making dreams of a higher education come true.

Champion racing driver Scott Dixon dropped into a cancer ward at Auckland City Hospital yesterday to lift the spirits of Shylo Harrison.