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'Growing up trans, you need all the love and support you can get' - Queer and Here: Episode 5

Director Ramon Te Wake explains why the community needs protection from hate and fear.

Delayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyers

The 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.

'My 3-year-old swore, am I a bad parent?'

It may give us good chuckle, but is it ever okay for kids to start dropping expletives?

'Age is just a number': Meet Queenstown's teen business owner

Kasey Bonn is likely one of the youngest business owners in New Zealand.

'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blaze

Three youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.

NZ urgently needs a winter Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do it

THE CONVERSATION: An action plan for schools is urgently needed to protect children.

More youth encouraged to connect with culture through marae-based workshop

Rangatahi Ora is conducting a three-day marae-based workshop from June 17 to 19.

Woman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex act

Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.

Te Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?

Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."

Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links

A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.

Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son

Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.

Budget 2022: Nearly $1b to disability sectors and changes to benefits

Benefit changes are expected to lift up to 14,000 more children out of poverty.

Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids

Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.

'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months

"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."

Comments from two 15-year-olds reveal mentality of our young ram-raiders

The key messages coming from New Zealand's young offenders.

'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacks

But a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.

Children's Commissioner points to inequality as social driver of ram raids

Judge Frances Eivers says child welfare and criminality are social issues.

Police called after another Auckland dairy robbery

Levonia Store is the latest in a string of robberies targeting dairies.