More seeking gender reassignment info, study finds
Increasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.
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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
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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.
Sex abuse teen accused of raping 9yo cousin
Girl wrote a heartbreaking letter to her mum telling of the alleged abuse.
Ministry for Vulnerable Children to be renamed
Ministry for Vulnerable Children to be renamed with the word "vulnerable" being dropped.
Carers' teen son jailed for sexually abusing foster kids
A teenager has been jailed for sexually abusing children placed in his family's care.
12 Christmas gifts for the kid who has everything
Need some gift inspiration for a fussy young one or your teen? They should love these.
Pampered girl who became breast-baring battler for women
Pampered, private schooled daughter of Crown Lynn's founder becomes advocate for women.
Police: Minister must make firearms calls
Briefings: Police want to discuss a raft of issues affecting their frontline work.
Fewer children in poverty but more work needed
New report comes with a word of caution against complacency.
School loses funding for social worker
Social worker important for the well-being of students, principal says.
Teenagers support their community
AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Editorial: Jones' scheme deserves a chance
EDITORIAL: Shane Jones' plans for a "work for dole" scheme deserve a closer look.
How tough are these maths puzzles for 6-year-olds?
Meant to make learning maths easier for kids these days, how many can you get right?
Aidan's story: 'I was 18 and living on street'
Aidan is working on leaving his harrowing street life behind.
Kids in care: Search for relatives will look wider
The Children's Commissioner has called for efforts to involve wider whānau in child cases.
Teen detained after grandmother found in shallow grave
Grandson captured trying to cross into Canada after grandmother was found dead in backyard
Local Focus: Frisbee has strong 'Spirit of the Game'
Frisbee is one of New Zealand's fastest growing sports. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Why you should let kids run wild
A new breed of schools is taking kids out of classrooms and letting them go wild.
Shocking treatment: How we are failing our kids
Children in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.
Youth smoking rates plunge
A new generation of "never-smokers" is being created, Quitline boss says.
Whangarei mayor's plea to youth, no more suicides
Teenager's death spurs Whangarei mayor Sheryl Mai to make a public plea about suicide
'Avalanche' of Kiwi kids suffering anxiety
Auckland-based Gwendoline Smith has seen a swell in anxiety.
A new Health Minister, a new direction on youth suicide
New health minister David Clark is interviewed on youth suicide by David Fisher.
Interview: David Clark on NZ's youth suicide rate
David Fisher's interview with Health Minister David Clark, over NZ's terrible youth suicide rate. / Mark Mitchell
Minister on youth suicide: We have a problem
The new health minister says the previous Government has cost lives with under-funding.