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Vicar speaks in vile tongues
An Auckland church leader allegedly used phrase "Jesus Christ" during a foul-mouthed outburst at Sunday School children.
Conflict over school rugby brawl continues
A rugby disciplinary committee member is accused of not declaring a friendship with the father of the sole boy acquitted in a violent brawl.
Warning for Undie 500 mobs
More than 600 people pelted officers with bottles, bricks and bicycle parts in North Dunedin last night, with concerns for more trouble tonight.
Student on three rape charges faces court in school uniform
Police allege the youth raped a 19-year-old Auckland woman three times between August 22 and August 23.
Murder charge laid over newborn baby's death
A murder charge has been laid against a West Auckland teenager over the death of a premature baby.
Quiz: How good is your maths?
Just a third of students going to secondary school are numerate, says an Auckland Uni maths lecturer. Test your maths skills in our quiz.
We fail in basic maths, says lecturer
Just a third of students going into secondary school are numerate. Test yourself in our mini-quiz.
Max unbroken after 90m cliff fall
When 5-year-old Max Christie slipped out of sight 90 metres down a rocky Whakapapa cliff his parents feared they wouldn't find him alive.
Survey: Few students understand basic finance
Most secondary school students are finishing school with a poor understanding of basic financial concepts, a survey finds.
Charges laid over boozy after-balls
Police are prosecuting a company for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors at school after-balls.
UK teens world's worst drunks
Britain has the biggest drink problem among 13-year-olds in the Western world, according to a major study on child wellbeing published today.
Boys plead guilty to vicious assault
Two young brothers are facing life in custody for beating, burning and sexually assaulting two boys aged nine and 11 reports Sky News.