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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.
Self-harm study: Is perfectionism hurting our kids?
Pressures around perfectionism in our adolescents linked to higher rates of self-harm.
How – and when – to talk to your kids about sex
Lucy Corry on when — and how — to talk to your children about the birds and the bees.
Families flock to Turakina for Scots-style fun
Scottish sports and culture attract about 1500 to highland games at Turakina
Bored teen gets community work for 'KRZ1' etching
The damaged windows were quoted to cost thousands to replace.
Local Focus: A second chance to stop a life of crime
From prison to setting up his own business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Alarm at Auckland's proposed cycling budget cuts
Cutting Auckland's cycling budget from $65m to $6.5m would be a disaster, says youth group
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
More seeking gender reassignment info, study finds
Increasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.
Results today as NCEA rejig looms
NZQA keeps release time under wraps to prevent repeat of website crash.
Ex-Bachelor contestant Viarni Bright on attending a camp for kids with Crohn’s disease
Former Bachelor contestant Viarni Bright is going to a 6 night camp for kids and teens with Crohn’s disease. / Greg Bowker
Teen dad travels NZ sharing his story
Teen dad Noa Woolloff is living his dream of helping other young parents break stigmas.
England look to rebuild with emerging players in NZ tests
England look to find emerging players.
Exclusive: Oriwa Kemp's fight for her baby
One of the people jailed over the death of toddler Nia Glassie wants to keep her new baby.
Oriwa Kemp speaks about Nia Glassie, life
Oriwa Kemp was jailed for the abuse of Nia Glassie. Today she speaks for the first time.
14yo girl faces child porn charges for explicit selfie
She sent a risqué selfie to a boy - now she could face a decade on the sex offenders list.
Sexting terms every parent should know
Is someone telling your child to TDTM? Police reveal codes every parent must know.
Wrong jail term earns big payout
Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Tyson Redman stands to receive at least $350,000.
Whangarei marae to host Rangatahi Court
Young Northlanders who end up in court can now opt to be dealt with on a marae.