Two primary school-aged children identified as vandals after schools trashed
Two children have admitted vandalising two schools in West Auckland over the weekend.
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Kyle MacDonald: Contemplating life after lockdown spawns new worries
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Porn 'highly normalised' among youth, new study finds
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Human rights will still be monitored during Covid-19
Children, elderly, mentally unwell and prisoners in care will have human rights monitored.
Covid-19: Unprecedented test for a young generation
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Concerns for vulnerable Kiwi youth, new moves to offer help
Especially in times of stress and fear, children need positive adult role models.
Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge
Kaikohe gets its first resident District Court judge - Brandt Shortland.
Environmental education expo to engage youth
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Local Focus: Youth driving change in attitudes around Pride
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John Tamihere confirms Parliament bid, hits out at 'clueless, motley crew'
Parliamentary hopeful John Tamihere has taken aim at the Government and its Māori MPs.
'Wannabe' Mongrel Mob gangsters puncture tyres
Youth gang allegedly responsible for puncturing tyres in Alexandra.
Australian 3-year-old boy who died on bus farewelled
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Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
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Local Focus: Council's Youth Committee needs rascals
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Parents hold the key to changing youth sport in NZ
It's hoped the changes will see participation numbers in youth sport increase.
Vaping law crackdown: Age, advertising restrictions revealed
Advertising prohibited, flavours restricted and sales to those under the age of 18 banned.
Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.
Baby uplifts: Minister, opposition defend head of Oranga Tamariki
The Māori-led inquiry into the Government agency has called for a complete overhaul.
The secret life of teenage girls: 'He sent nudes to my whole family'
'I block my parents on social media'.
Nude photos 'how young Kiwis express love' today, survey shows
Sending nude photos is "how they express love to each other".
Auckland principal on vaping: 'It's a huge concern for us'
"Literally every interval we are confiscating vapes. It's a huge concern," principal says.
Prison break: Two violent youth offenders on the run
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Anthony Mundine rocked by death of young rugby league player Ziggie Vincent
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Hawke's Bay girl one of the alleged victims in international 'catfish' child porn case
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