New Zealand'I just shot the pigs': Mother's message to ram-raiding sons fleeing policeWoman planned to divert police by doing a shooting, so her kids could avoid arrest.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive Whanganui teenagers achieve top Girl Guiding award'It was an incredible experience.'11 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youthThe judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.10 Oct 09:11 PM
New Zealand11-year-old skateboarder shows off skills at Bay Skate; special message for young Hawke’s Bay wāhineThe 11-year-old skate sensation swept up at Bay Skate on Thursday.09 Oct 12:47 AM
CrimeKids rode in boot in stolen car joyridePolice referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.08 Oct 11:23 PM
CrimePolice bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stopTwo police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.08 Oct 07:56 PM
New ZealandThe world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiakiNoah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.08 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuEarly voting numbers lagging behind last electionAbout 260,000 fewer votes had been cast by Wednesday when compared to 2020.05 Oct 08:04 PM
New Zealand‘Sick and twisted’: Otago students bite leg off duck in flat initiationMore details have emerged of the antics of students partaking in flat initiations.05 Oct 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Anxious, overwhelming': Thousands of Kiwi kids sign petition for four-day school weekStudents are saying they're overwhelmed and struggling with their mental health.04 Oct 04:32 AM
CrimeMan killed in Auckland bus station stabbing named; 16yo pleads not guilty to murderThe young defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland for the first time today.03 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandThe young Hawke’s Bay rockstars who won Bandquest’s best original songThey met at kindergarten and started banging on buckets when they were just 7 years old.03 Oct 05:01 PM
OpinionMike King: New Zealand’s youth deserve action, not empty promisesOPINION: The mental wellbeing of our young people has been pushed to the back-burner.03 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMy daughter was diagnosed with dementia at 37 – it tore our family apartChristine Rendall watched as her daughter ceased to be herself.29 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandEx-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victimsThe school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.29 Sep 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election seasonOPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.29 Sep 01:41 AM
KahuEducators vital for the continuation of te reo Māori, study highlightsEarly childhood educators play a major role in preserving te reo.28 Sep 04:15 PM
New Zealand‘It can be so overwhelming’: Child mental health professionals speak outA major public appeal has been launched to raise $1 million for a new outpatient facility.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandColenso students’ artwork on show at Te Papa"The beautiful thing about working with young people is they will always surprise you."25 Sep 11:14 PM
KahuFundraiser for teen cancer kid in Kerikeri on SaturdayA day later would have been catastrophic for Julius Webb, doctors said.25 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandJoyriding children crash stolen car on to train tracksThe three children were all aged under 14.25 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandSchool drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'25 Sep 06:23 PM
New Zealand‘Our boy was really lost’: Mum’s scare after son’s drink-driving crashAt the time, the drink-driver didn't care about anything - but his mindset has changed.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Concern' from Youthline CEO amid huge rise in mental distress in young peopleShae Ronald, ONZM, says it's clear 'things have changed for this generation'.24 Sep 10:49 PM
Kahu‘It helps our tamariki grow in their responsibilities’The environment and Māori identity hot topics among rangatahi at Ngā Manu Kōrero.24 Sep 12:29 AM
CrimeLabour says ram raids are down, National says they're not. Who's telling the truth?Labour, National at odds on whether the number of ram raids is falling. We have the data.22 Sep 04:38 AM
CrimeTeen arrested after alleged shooting at Rotorua intersectionThe person is due to appear in Rotorua District Court.22 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirls' heads kicked on bus in unprovoked attack in AucklandTwo teens boarded a bus stopped at traffic lights and assaulted two schoolgirls.21 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandYoung cyclist 'gobsmacked' to be signed by Italian teamEuan Mason is excited about the challenges ahead.20 Sep 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's healthOPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat do young Kiwis worry about? Increasingly, economic turmoil and climate changeHaving experienced extreme weather, young people are now more fearful of climate change.19 Sep 04:55 AM
PoliticsKids quiz politicians on their state care plansPoliticians have been put in the hot seat by young people who were formerly in state care.19 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandBrutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and chargedVideo of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.18 Sep 09:56 PM
KahuIwi of Origin Festival returns: A celebration of Māori health and wellbeingAfter a four-year hiatus, the event is to return to Tāmaki Makaurau.18 Sep 06:30 PM
