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Teen sets himself alight
The mother of a teenager who was found on fire outside his Tauranga home is desperate for answers.
Addict jailed for giving drug to teen
A woman who supplied methadone to a teenager has been jailed for her "despicable act".
Movies magic for rainy holidays - what kids think of the holiday movies
Foul weather on the first day of the school holidays drove many parents to the cinemas.
Drunken youths in ER at rate of almost one a day
Drunk youths are turning up at Auckland emergency rooms at the rate of almost one a day, says the ADHB.
Parental law set to stop teen drinkers
The Government is considering making it unlawful for adults to give alcohol to young people without their parents' consent.
Teen death puts focus on LA's mega-raves
More than 180,000 people packed into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum over two days for a rave party last weekend.
'Hysterical' coverage prompted Undie 500 offer
Media coverage about the search for a destination for the troubled Undie 500 prompted a couple to offer students their property.
Culture of celebrity hurting teens
Researchers say young people are being too much influenced by media focused on "celebrity" behaviour.
Young cop faces probe over bar ID claim
Police are investigating claims that an off-duty officer used his official ID to allow drinkers who may have been under-age into a bar for his girlfriend's 21st.