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Thousands of pupils are unable to talk with a health professional in private.
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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.
Man sexually abused in state care still fighting for apology
"I don't call myself a survivor because I am still waiting to be rescued."
Are your kids more likely to help round the house when in dress up?
Study shows there are many benefits to children who indulge in make-believe games.
Adults strip on children's TV show to challenge 'perfect body' myth
Old, young, fat and thin, disrobe for Danish children's show to promote body positivity.
How Covid is causing youth to miss key rites of passage
Youth are being robbed of the chance to attend key life events and bond through them.
Object thrown off motorway bridge, smashes through car carrying toddler
'We're lucky a little girl didn't get killed on the motorway.'
Victorian boy hospitalised with post-virus illness
Victoria has issued an alert after a boy has been hospitalised with a post-Covid illness.
Youth Wings: Meet the next generation of New Zealand politics
Go behind the O Week stalls to meet some of our youngest political leaders.
'No one is born with a patch on their back': How Kiwi gang members are made
New Kiwi film shows boy's journey from abusive childhood to brutal gang enforcer.
Vaping teen nearly dies: 'I have the lungs of an 80-year-old lifelong smoker'
16yo spent 10 weeks fighting for his life in hospital, needed artificial lung to survive.
Instagram versus reality: How girls can feel body confident
Body insecurities can flow into feelings of worthlessness and unlovability, say experts.
'Chase is a living time bomb. He can go into cardiac arrest at any time'
A toddler with Barth syndrome will die if he doesn't get a heart transplant in Australia.
Child dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt park
The child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.
Why a revolution is brewing among the 'Covid generation'
Comment: The aftermath of Covid will leave young people burdened with debt.
Grandmother angry after mum bought son dress to wear to preschool
"My 4-year-old is very masculine but also loves pretty things".
Quick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attack
Cousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.
Inspired by Greta: Bay's Generation Z working to change world
Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.
Meet the man helping Far North kids find their superpower through theatre
Youth theatre in Northland has a special touch under the direction of Willi Henley.
Trolls toy removed from shelves after 'paedophilia' claims
The doll giggled when one of its buttons was pushed - sparking fury among some mums.
My gymnastics coach stole my childhood - I was 12 years old
Comment: I didn't realise it then, but now I see that my 'normal' wasn't normal.
Fraser High School stabbing: Students asked to delete footage
The principal says posting the footage online will retraumatise the victim.
Hamilton school knife fight: Teen's thumb left hanging by a thread
The boy's mum alleges her son's attacker tried to kill him.
Matt Heath: Boss them from adults to kids
Some might call it bullying. Matt Heath says it's common sense. You decide