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Clean teens: Why are more young Kiwis snubbing drugs, smoking and booze?
New study aims to get to the bottom of curious "megatrend" among cleaner-living teens.
Kids' challenge axes chocolate bars for breakfast
Some students ate chocolate bars for breakfast, and struggled to walk for one minute.
Youth in court after school lockdown
The boy has appeared in the Youth Court this morning.
'Brutal': Father arrested as two children found beheaded
The father, a personal trainer described as "mellow" and "reliable", has been arrested.
Youth brawl, disorder reported in suburb
Contrary to witness reports, police did not believe the incident was gang-related.
Coroner rules out gas poisoning as Hamilton baby's cause of death
A pathologist has found the 3-month-old died from septicaemia.
Three young people arrested after vehicle crashes into police car
A vehicle collided with a police car on Stead St this evening.
Kelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'
Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?
Kelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster children
Davis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.
Defiant Oranga Tamariki boss says she will not quit
Grainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.
Kāpiti teens share harrowing stories of hardship
The Kāpiti Youth Support centre helped these teens turn their lives around and find hope.
Children with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessment
Long waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.
Starship calls on Kiwis to help children this festive season
Home for Christmas? Nearly 200 young Kiwis won't be - they will be in Starship hospital.
Dilworth School sex abuse investigation: Fifth accused loses name suppression
Another man involved in the Dilworth School sex abuse case has lost name suppression.
Jacinda Ardern calls on Kiwi kids to submit their Christmas card designs
The PM is calling on youngsters to unleash their creativity this weekend.
Davis refuses to say if he has confidence in Oranga Tamariki boss
Davis says he will be meeting with officials to discuss Oranga Tamariki's leadership.
Netball stars turn models for Tania Dalton Foundation fundraiser
Fashion shoot in support of good cause for Kiwi netball stars.
Inside the tragic death of Baby Royal
Social workers should have visited baby after concerns raised just weeks before his death.
'Hope not dope': School principal's plea to parents before cannabis referendum
"It can never be okay for a young person to get 'stoned', 'wasted' or 'high'."
Benee the first-time voter on youth, politics and the cannabis referendum
Auckland pop sensation shares why other younger voters should get out and vote too.
Revealed: Christchurch's most robbed dairies
There have been 53 dairy robberies in Christchurch since 2017.
Boy, 3, accidentally shoots himself dead
'We see a lot of horrible things but seeing a child in that situation is the worst.'
'We are failing our kids': 1 in 5 teen students unable to access healthcare
Thousands of pupils are unable to talk with a health professional in private.
Electoral Commission trying to attract youth vote - is it working?
The commission is spending up to encourage participation. The numbers are revealed.
Photos show arrest of teen for allegedly pointing toy pistol at people
The photos from the scene show the arrest and the toy weapon.
Cannabis result hinges on youth turnout - researcher
Pollster had thought the yes vote was "a lost cause", but is now revising his opinion.
'Thrown under the bus': Parenting group cuts ties with counsellor
Parenting organisation distanced itself from a counsellor who offers conversion therapy.
Covid-19 predicted to make child poverty worse
Child poverty trends suggest a need for the "transformational" policies promised in 2017.
Assistant Māori Commissioner for Children appointed for first time
Glenis Philip-Barbara has worked in the public and community sector for over 30 years.
The tragic death of Sophia Crestani: Family reflects a year after uni party horror
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.
Child to be discharged from hospital after consuming potent fantasy drug
The child was rushed to hospital after ingesting an illicit substance.
Bankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal bills
The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.
Teen says 'punk' look has left him jobless
The Queensland teen claims he has been discriminated against for how he looks.