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Intruders attack Auckland students after laying in wait
Intruders invaded school, then pounced again later as students left at 3pm.
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High profile child abuser before the courts after alleged theft, assault incident
Community get a voice on new youth justice facility in South Auckland
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Junior rugby referee 'punched, strangled' by spectator
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Focus Live Earlier: Dead toddler’s uncle was RSA killer William Bell.
Youth MP's speech a hit with Act leader
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Privacy breach: 'They drugged and abused us - and it's still happening'
Files included behaviour, criminal offending, family and medical details.
Teens on road to sporting success thanks to Variety scholarships
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Variety Appeal looks to remedy too many Kiwi kids sleeping on the floor
More than one in 10 children in our poorest communities don't have their own beds.
'Enough is enough': Youth MP who stood up to Anne Tolley
Stuart Nash's youth MP came to the defence of a fellow student told off by Anne Tolley.
Watch: 'Humiliated' teen left in tears by senior MP over suicide speech
The chair's stern handling of a mock Youth Parliament event left some upset.
'We are fed up': Māori-led Oranga Tamariki inquiry launches
"We are not trusting Māori families to look after their own."
Wesley College school ball pat-down illegal, says security firm
Security firm says guards have no legal right to carry out an intrusive search.
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Fast and the Furious: Youth drivers explain why they flee police
Teens at a youth justice facility speak out about why they flee police.
Our People: Former wild child Hapeta Manley
He wagged school and ran with the wrong crowd until inspirational mentors reshaped him.
Sorted! Finally, kids can be taught about money in school
Support is coming for the parents who want their children to learn about money.
Best of 2019: Rich-listers spend $10m on school to suit son's needs
'We believe childhood should be happy and joyous, not boring and tedious,' founders say.
Elite Chch boys' school welcomes trans student
One of the country's oldest boys' schools now has a non-male student.
The power of rugby: How it can help kids who lose a parent
Foundation takes a supportive role in the lives of grieving young players.
Focus Live Earlier: Child fights for life, five siblings already taken by state
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Boys banned after shirtless stunt at disco
Two 11-year-old boys banned for taking off shirts and jumping off stage.
Students to walk out again to save climate
Students' third climate strike will coincide with a UN summit.
Catholic school's uniform now has unisex option
The girls said the blouses were unflattering and uncomfortable.
Opinion: We need to build up and better support our youth
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Oranga Tamariki: Damned if it acts, damned if it doesn't, reviews damned necessary
Editorial: There must be an unflinching look at how bias and racism are driving policies.
'We have babies that aren't safe': Oranga Tamariki facing 'impossible' decisions, says youth worker
COMMENT: No one wants to hear about babies being taken from their mothers.
Local Focus: Council opens doors for climate change workshop
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