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Teens arrested after superette robbery

Wheel-brace wielding group threatened shopkeeper and took cash, police say.

Local Focus: 23-year-old council candidate says life experience isn't everything

Rotorua Council is not demographically representative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Intruders attack Auckland students after laying in wait

Intruders invaded school, then pounced again later as students left at 3pm.

Offender connected with high-profile child murder case faces fresh assault charge

High profile child abuser before the courts after alleged theft, assault incident

Community get a voice on new youth justice facility in South Auckland

The ministry wants to repurpose an existing facility into a youth justice residence.

Thousands of kids walk to school safely every day, principals say

Girl's death was "tragic" but heads say ban on kids walking to school is not the solution.

'They're there to be supported': Steve Hansen responds to ref attacks

Steve Hansen says two attacks on rugby referees over the weekend is a 'real shame'.

Junior rugby referee 'punched, strangled' by spectator

Police and Counties Manukau Rugby Union are investigating the assault.

Focus Live Earlier: Dead toddler’s uncle was RSA killer William Bell

Focus Live Earlier: Dead toddler’s uncle was RSA killer William Bell.

'Not all of us are bludgers': What it's like to be a teen mum

'I wouldn't change anything. I love my daughter

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

Focus Live Earlier: Child fights for life, five siblings already taken by state.

Boys banned after shirtless stunt at disco

Two 11-year-old boys banned for taking off shirts and jumping off stage.