Local Focus: Dungeons and Dragons is the perfect diversion for neurodiverse teens
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'Imagination can take you into a different world.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Oranga Tamariki justified in firing a staff member who put a teen in a headlock says ERA.
A 14-year-old boy who lived with one of New Zealand's youngest killers died tragically.
'It represents a disturbing escalation of a notoriously retrograde immigration policy.'
The pandemic's impact on the mental health of children is becoming increasingly alarming.
Drag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.
"It makes me angry, because they are children of the Whanganui river."
Lily wrote to Ardern amid lockdown. Months later, there was a letter in the mail for her.
A new report shows cancer survival is improving.
Most were aged 14-17 and stayed at a dedicated Auckland facility.
The announcement covers services as part of the 'youth stream' of Access and Choice.
"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."
Youth arrested after Ōrewa stabbing; victim now in 'stable' condition.
Crown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.
"I didn't really expect it because there were so many good people there."
The arrest relates to an incident at Stellin Memorial Park, Northland on January 9.
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The review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.
The boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.
A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.
Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.
COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.
IPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.
Armed police responded to the incident and later located the six involved.
Multiple reports were made of police officers stopping and photographing young Māori.
Irritation at boy racer disorder leads to cars being impounded.
The youth will be supervised 24/7 and will be electronically monitored.
Report shows the number of people passing through care possibly six times higher.