An Auckland church leader allegedly used phrase "Jesus Christ" during a foul-mouthed outburst at Sunday School children.

A rugby disciplinary committee member is accused of not declaring a friendship with the father of the sole boy acquitted in a violent brawl.

More than 600 people pelted officers with bottles, bricks and bicycle parts in North Dunedin last night, with concerns for more trouble tonight.

Police allege the youth raped a 19-year-old Auckland woman three times between August 22 and August 23.

A murder charge has been laid against a West Auckland teenager over the death of a premature baby.

Just a third of students going to secondary school are numerate, says an Auckland Uni maths lecturer. Test your maths skills in our quiz.

Just a third of students going into secondary school are numerate. Test yourself in our mini-quiz.

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.

Most secondary school students are finishing school with a poor understanding of basic financial concepts, a survey finds.

Police are prosecuting a company for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors at school after-balls.

Britain has the biggest drink problem among 13-year-olds in the Western world, according to a major study on child wellbeing published today.

Two young brothers are facing life in custody for beating, burning and sexually assaulting two boys aged nine and 11 reports Sky News.

Footage of a schoolgirl brawl at Lynfield College, which shows a male teacher being knocked to the ground while trying to stop it, has emerged.