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The incident occurred at 2.35am on Sunday.
Four teens in custody after alleged attempted shoplifting in Manurewa
Public detained four youths, aged 14-15, after the Manurewa convenience store incident.
'Generation of hopelessness': Why Kiwi kids are turning to crime
There are no bad kids, only hurt ones, youth worker says, and Covid hasn't helped.
A group of kids, the youngest aged 12, caught breaking into cars
They were caught interfering with vehicles in the Waikanae Beach area in the early hours.
Marewa Kindergarten's young photographers stage first exhibition
"Through the Eyes of a Child" is an exhibition of 33 photographs taken by kindy tamariki.
Auditor-General to investigate mental health services for young people
It comes after National raised concerns about Government investment in the sector.
Watch: Brazen ram-raid - cars driven into and through mall, shops ransacked
'There must be an element of thrill-seeking involved.'
Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men
Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.
'Follow your passion': The bad advice that makes you unhappier
The expectations we set can end up hurting our contentment, Matt Heath says.
4yo found unrestrained in car driven by teen accused of hit and run
The driver also allegedly fled police during the incident.
'I felt like I was suffocating': Teen's inspiring story after post-lockdown blues
Frankie Perry, 16, says mental health support from Whetū Marewa has helped her confidence.
Family builds iPhone headstone for teen 'always' on her phone
An Auckland teenager's iPhone headstone has been praised for its uniqueness.
Daily vaping among teens: Māori record highest rates
Despite increased use, vaping is still considered a better alternative to smoking
Warning after boy swallows 'dangerous' toy
A 2-year boy had holes in his digestive system after swallowing a popular toy.
Ukrainian mum's pain watching daughter's burial on phone
The grieving mum, whose husband was also killed, couldn't watch the burial to the end.
'Big Poppa': Ōtara youth worker Allan Va'a remembered
South Aucklanders are honouring the life of dedicated youth worker Allan Va'a.
April Ieremia's next big challenge: 'It's time to get moving'
Women's Weekly: Former Silver Fern and broadcaster has been staying out of the spotlight.
Girlfriend of teen killed in Sydney brawl is pregnant
The girlfriend of teen fatally stabbed in Sydney Easter Show brawl is pregnant.
Teenager killed in 'gang-fuelled' Sydney Easter Show brawl
The teen fatally stabbed at Sydney's Easter Show is identified as Uati 'Pele' Faletolu.
Siren battle subculture gives sense of family and belonging
Sireners across Auckland are meeting to do musical battle through their modified cars.
Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.
Vaccine resistance has roots in negative childhood experiences, study finds
THE CONVERSATION: The findings are some of the latest from the long-running Dunedin Study.
Paul Catmur: Stop telling your wannabe rockstar kid to make real plans. It won't work
Paul Catmur remembers a few things about himself from observing his nephew.
'The Climate Book': Activist aims to drive change with new book
Greta Thunberg has compiled a handbook for tackling the world's environmental crises.
Māori business initiative targets youth to chase their dreams with $10k up for grabs
Aotearoa rangatahi urged to get entries in before March 24.
For kids with Covid everyday life can be a struggle
A puzzling outcome of Covid includes the symptoms suffered by children.
12-year-old AUT's youngest-ever student
This child genius is finding university "easy so far" and dreams of becoming a journalist.
'Indefensible': Top sportsman involved in 'cowardly' pack attack on man
Cries of help did not stop the "cowardly" pack attack of six against one.
Family of teen with rare cancer determined to find cure
There have been fewer than 200 cases of DSRCT, or desmoplastic small round cell tumour.
Virus has 'without a doubt' spread within school, Auckland principal says
Of 105 cases at the school, 53 were among children who are close friends.
Grace Tame hospitalised: 'I actually lost control'
The 2021 Australian of the year has spoken out about her struggles with mental health.
Julie Chapman: NZ - where kids can only dream of the bare necessities
OPINION: Kidscan founder writes poverty is forcing families to make cruel choices.