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Family of 8-year-old with incurable brain cancer told to ‘prepare for the worst’
About 25 children are diagnosed with brain cancer per year.
Editorial: Alcohol and sport sponsorship call - will new Govt be game enough?
OPINION: Our editorial on tackling alcohol sponsorship of sport and community events.
Good Samaritan hurt intervening in assault
A witness at the scene said she saw a distressed young woman with blood all over her face.
Charities better than government at supporting people, report finds
The report makes it clear the Government 'is not good at dealing with those people'.
Chief children’s commissioner appointed
Claire Achmad steps into children's role in challenging times.
Woman supports teen who stole and wrecked her uninsured car
'Her family was worried that I was gonna react badly, being from a gang whānau.'
Little festival with big heart on in the ‘Stings
Check out the free shows, on every day from Wednesday to Sunday.
Child Cancer Foundation breakfast and auction raises $21k
“We’re always happy with the support that we get.”
Why more teens are heading down a path of anxiety, depression
Dr Jo Prendergast advocates “benign neglect”, where parents intentionally step back.
Winning photographer on 10 years documenting society’s most vulnerable
Over 8000 entries were culled to just 13 winners in NZ Geographic photo awards.
Her 6-year-old son shot his teacher. Now she is being sentenced for child neglect
The teacher spent two weeks in hospital with multiple injuries after the January shooting.
Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
The four youths were aged 13 and 14.
Teen sentenced for sexual abuse committed 'hundreds of times' over 18 months
Victim told court: 'I was only a little child when everything happened.'
'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed
'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'
'Gut-wrenching': Dunedin city leaders call for support as vulnerable teen discharged with no home to go to
'Our city should be judged by how it treats people and this poor boy needs help.'
Seven tips for parents dealing with teens and screens
Conflicts around digital use have become more common in families nowadays.
Police seek information after teen assaulted in Havelock North
A 41-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault against a female aged 12-16.
Midwife who exposed Oranga Tamariki uplift scandal dies
Ripeka Ormsby was the 'quiet hero' behind significant child welfare reforms.
Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm
Parents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.
‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab
"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."
Teen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'
He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.
Book review: Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel, Nineteen Steps
Review: The star's debut novel delves into themes of overcoming tragedy.
Two Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many days
One of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
'Pointless teen drama' spurred young couple to cause 18yo pedestrian's death, Crown says as trial begins
Connor Boyd, 18, was fatally run over in 2022.
Police dog bites school boy out running with PE class
The incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.
'I just shot the pigs': Mother's message to ram-raiding sons fleeing police
Woman planned to divert police by doing a shooting, so her kids could avoid arrest.
Five Whanganui teenagers achieve top Girl Guiding award
'It was an incredible experience.'
'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youth
The judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.
11-year-old skateboarder shows off skills at Bay Skate; special message for young Hawke’s Bay wāhine
The 11-year-old skate sensation swept up at Bay Skate on Thursday.
Kids rode in boot in stolen car joyride
Police referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.
Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop
Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.
The world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiaki
Noah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.