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The role of play in early childhood development
The role of play helps to prevent behavioural and emotional difficulties.
Rape, digging your own grave, mock executions part of horrific Social Welfare camp
''The supervisors told us we were getting executed and we've got to dig our graves.''
'Skin was ouch': Two-year-old's painful rash rare form of arthritis
The sassy toddler's joints are so stiff in the morning she can hardly walk.
Homeless shelter: 'I felt sick just being in there'
Opinion: Some young people feel safer on the streets than in emergency accommodation.
The new Napier emergency whare proving care to kids as young as 3
"It's common for kids to run. But we haven't had one person try. They want to be there."
'Incredibly hopeful': Mental health nurse on health shake-up
Whangārei nurse Terryann Clark hopes some failures will now be fixed.
Young Labour to Labour - decriminalise all drug use
Young Labour is the latest youth wing to take a stronger stance on drug law reform
Local Focus: Covid pushed them out of school, this programme pulls them back in
Helping youth who dropped out of school in lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Abusive and vomiting all over us': Big boozing days see spike in harm
Peak national drunkenness: "One quarter" of some weekend ED patients are drunk.
Balclutha residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
The alleged crimes include vandalism, petty theft, antisocial behaviour and trespassing.
Watch: A dozen youths in custody after Hamilton street brawl
Police received reports of 'mass disorder' in Hamilton Central this afternoon.
Young jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earrings
Mentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.
The parallel pandemic: Heavy toll of Covid on our kids' mental health
Covid's impact on mental health, especially in youth, will outlive virus, experts say.
'You have one job': New youth-focused audio network set to launch
"Kick's music strength will be diversity, indicative of our audience's listening style."
Local Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitions
New initiative embraced at jobs expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young woman wins $10,000 employment compensation
Issues included suspension, limited breaks & an "embarrassing" mall disciplinary process.
Teens accused of serious North Shore assault that put person in hospital
Two 16-year-olds are due to appear in the North Shore Youth Court tomorrow.
Flagship events wrap up a memorable Wellington Pride Festival
"Hopefully in future years it just gets bigger and bigger with more representation."
Youth hub being investigated for Wellington's troubled CBD
CBD 'in dire need of a makeover', hub would get youth of the streets in vulnerable hours.
Heartbreaking reason for preschooler's 'droopy smile'
A mum who had to remind her daughter to smile was shocked to discover "horrific" truth.
Third generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence
"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.
Local Focus: Dungeons and Dragons is the perfect diversion for neurodiverse teens
'Imagination can take you into a different world.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Oranga Tamariki staffer fired for putting teen in headlock
Oranga Tamariki justified in firing a staff member who put a teen in a headlock says ERA.
'It's a real shame': Bailey Junior Kurariki's cousin's tragic death
A 14-year-old boy who lived with one of New Zealand's youngest killers died tragically.
'Won't be the last': Advocates warn of escalation in Australian youth deportees
'It represents a disturbing escalation of a notoriously retrograde immigration policy.'
Global rise in childhood mental health issues amid pandemic
The pandemic's impact on the mental health of children is becoming increasingly alarming.
Wellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this month
Drag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.
Police using app to photograph innocent youth: 'It's so wrong'
"It makes me angry, because they are children of the Whanganui river."
Pen pal of the year? Irish girl stunned after receiving letter from Ardern
Lily wrote to Ardern amid lockdown. Months later, there was a letter in the mail for her.
Youth cancer survival rates increased – but less likely if you live in a region
A new report shows cancer survival is improving.
'Dark hole in the soul': The Covid generation's final-year school kids
"Bad things might happen, and you just have to take it and go with it."
Editorial: Generation Covid - a force to be reckoned with
EDITORIAL: Our latest school leavers have had their lives turned around by Covid.
200+ children have completed Covid isolation alone since December
Most were aged 14-17 and stayed at a dedicated Auckland facility.