New Zealand200+ children have completed Covid isolation alone since DecemberMost were aged 14-17 and stayed at a dedicated Auckland facility.27 Feb 01:48 AM
KahuNew mental health fund aims to build rangatahi resilienceThe announcement covers services as part of the 'youth stream' of Access and Choice.19 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandSchool lunches feed pensioners in lockdown"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."17 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandYouth charged after Ōrewa stabbingYouth arrested after Ōrewa stabbing; victim now in 'stable' condition.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandCrown witness: Abuse normal at former CYF worker's homeCrown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.12 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandWaikanae youth receives London based forum award"I didn't really expect it because there were so many good people there."26 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandSecond person charged following aggravated robbery in WellingtonThe arrest relates to an incident at Stellin Memorial Park, Northland on January 9.25 Jan 06:34 PM
KahuLocal Focus: The Sheriff of Koutu helps at risk youthHelping at risk youth find a better path through sport. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under reviewThe review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.19 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandSchool Strike 4 Climate NZ to reignite movement in 2021Organisers say an intergenerational protest will be held outside Parliament on January 26.15 Jan 08:05 PM
WorldTeenage father shot 'unwanted daughter'Logan Kruckenberg-Anderson decided he did not want to care for his newborn baby.15 Jan 06:54 AM
New ZealandTeen won't deny charges related to school lockdownThe boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.15 Jan 12:00 AM
KahuDemerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert saysA demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.14 Jan 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illnessResearchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Whangamatā unrest - is this the sort of policing we want in NZ?COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.02 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice photographing young Māori: IPCA, Privacy Commissioner investigatesIPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.24 Dec 01:44 AM
KahuPolice watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policyThe Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.22 Dec 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Entirely corrosive and unhelpful': Call for investigation into police photographingChildren's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.22 Dec 06:23 PM
New ZealandTeens robbed at gunpoint near St Luke's mall for shoes, phonesArmed police responded to the incident and later located the six involved.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandWairarapa youths stopped and photographed by policeMultiple reports were made of police officers stopping and photographing young Māori.20 Dec 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Damage, noise and mess': Ten cars seized by cops after illegal street racesIrritation at boy racer disorder leads to cars being impounded.20 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandYouth in court on firearms charges after school lockdown granted bailThe youth will be supervised 24/7 and will be electronically monitored.15 Dec 10:17 PM
New Zealand250,000 Kiwis estimated to have been abused in state and faith based careReport shows the number of people passing through care possibly six times higher.15 Dec 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKids want your presence - more than presentsOpinion: Kids list families, friends and pets as most important to making them happy.13 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuClean 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.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids' challenge axes chocolate bars for breakfastSome students ate chocolate bars for breakfast, and struggled to walk for one minute.09 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandYouth in court after school lockdownThe boy has appeared in the Youth Court this morning.07 Dec 09:54 PM
World'Brutal': Father arrested as two children found beheadedThe father, a personal trainer described as "mellow" and "reliable", has been arrested.05 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandYouth brawl, disorder reported in suburbContrary to witness reports, police did not believe the incident was gang-related.05 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules out gas poisoning as Hamilton baby's cause of deathA pathologist has found the 3-month-old died from septicaemia.03 Dec 09:27 PM
New ZealandThree young people arrested after vehicle crashes into police carA vehicle collided with a police car on Stead St this evening.03 Dec 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuKelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?29 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuKelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster childrenDavis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.25 Nov 11:42 PM
KahuDefiant Oranga Tamariki boss says she will not quitGrainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.25 Nov 02:24 AM