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The council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.
'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roof
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Watch: Private investigators swoop in on North Shore teens behind blackmail scheme
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'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on ground
One officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.
Schools 'refuse to accept re-enrolment' amid truancy epidemic
Attendance services are struggling to get serious truants back to class.
Dunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointed
There are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.
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'She’s the one I want': Schoolgirl's gruelling stalker nightmare
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'Violent attack': Girl bashed in toilet cubicle at school
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Couple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom window
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Police patrol Auckland school every day amid rise in violence
Officers patrol Whangaparāoa College grounds up to three times a day.
Bay author captures global audience with YA novel
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Teen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bed
The boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.
Māori see opportunity in Labour’s literacy programme in schools
Labour’s proposal to integrate financial literacy in schools an opportunity for Māori.
Celebrating 40 years of Young Musician of the Year
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How to talk to kids about fatphobia
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Controversial teen influencer Lil Tay plans career comeback after death hoax
'I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive.'
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"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.
Harold the Giraffe's caravan for sale
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‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teen
Police were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.
Top three finalists named for 2023 APRA Maioha Award
The award recognises the art of contemporary Māori songwriting.
Police watchdog slams investigation into officer who struck two youths who were not resisting arrest
The watchdog says police 'pre-emptively exonerated' the officer.
New centre gives troubled youth a chance to stay out of jail
Amelia Trotter's long-term vision is fast becoming a reality.
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Principals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkable
Countries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.
What is the best way to really tackle youth offending?
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Bear hugs spreading joy to vulnerable kids
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