Push to get young offenders back to school
Youth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.
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There were nine children in the car ranging in age from 10 to 16.
The 40 things over-55s do better than millennials
Millennials seem to be lacking behind in a few real-world skills, studies show.
'Kiwis in denial about trafficking'
Research finds trafficking situations where men posing as boyfriends to young girls in NZ.
Simon Wilson's Northcote Notebook: All eyes on the younger candidates
Comment: Both main parties are set to choose young candidates in Northcote by-election.
'We're better than this' - Children's Commissioner
A new report shows Government the path to child wellbeing.
Deborah Hill Cone: We can fix our prison system
COMMENT: Inmates should be treated like family to rehabilitate.
Experts, economists, academics flocking to NZ to share wisdom on child well being
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Charter schools that may never open were paid $3.4m
Two charter schools were paid $1.5m between them on the day Jacinda Ardern was sworn in.
Jigsaw Whanganui put the pieces together
Programme facilitator Nicki Rees attended The Incredible Years Kaupapa Māori Programme.
How this 16-year-old Kiwi almost doubled his money in the sharemarket
He's only 16, but Mathis Bitton has already started an investment society.
3 schoolboys save suicidal man about to jump off bridge
While coming back from school, they spotted a man with a rope around his neck.
Kids born after Chch quake inherit trauma from parents
Schools are having to deal with more difficult behaviour post-Christchurch quake.
Youth smoking at record low: survey
Record 82 per cent of Year 10 students have never smoked but rates still double for Maori.
Church: Victims shouldn't be denied
Churches want to be included in Royal Commission into abuse in state care
Catholic Church seeks inclusion in state abuse inquiry
Catholic Church says no one should miss the chance to be heard in abuse inquiry.
Alleged 'teen crimewave' Zion Tuoro arrested after police chase
A teenager wanted for an alleged crime wave across Auckland has been arrested this morning
Taking in children is not for faint hearted
Giving disturbed children a home is high risk for caregivers.
15yo spends five nights in police cells: 'Totally unacceptable', says judge
The 15-year-old was looking at a sixth night in the cells until yesterday morning.
Schoolgirl, 15, faces assault charge
One schoolgirl has been suspended from Waitaki Girls' and two referred to Youth Aid.
Why aren't Kiwi kids good with their money?
'Toolkit' will ensure all NZ students learn about money, driving and other life skills.
Kiwi celebs reveal best and worst sex advice
Celebrities reveal the best and worst advice they were given about sex.
Brick wall ends fleeing Tauranga driver's dangerous ride
Driver who crashed after fleeing police in stolen car seeks discharge without conviction.
Mayor welcomes 110 international students
Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.
Inside the curious world of a New Zealand charter school
Parents say charter schools picked up children excluded from other schools.
Childcare centres concerned by sex offenders nearby
The facility houses at least four men convicted of child sex offences.
Lower voting age to 16, urges Children's Commissioner
Young people are the only demographic without a voice, Andrew Becroft says
Son nabs thieves driving Mum's stolen car
Police say the arrests are part of a wider investigation into the theft of cars.
Under-18s still given too much booze after law change
Change to legal requirement has had an effect - but it's not enough, says researcher.
Slain teen's mum: 'He cut my child up into 12 pieces - don't let him out'
A murdered teen's mum says Little has her support - but murderers must stay in prison.
Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe
Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.