This gross but shocking experiment shows why kids should always wash their hands.

A new poll shows whether Kiwis care about Jacinda Ardern's relative youth.

A youth explains why so many of his age group do not vote.

This election has seen unprecedented efforts to get youth to vote but will they respond?

Despite a recent lift, youth voting numbers are still lower than three years ago.

Three years after nearly getting into Parliament, the Conservatives are a spent force.

World Cup rugby champion Selica Winiata visits the AIMs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Paeroa College deputy principal and Turaukawa Bartlett, youth worker and student councillor talks about creating strong bonds turning boys into amazing young men.

ACC Minister breaks from campaigning to ref AIMs Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton candidates take on youth issues in debate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Pacific mental health leader Monique Faleafa wants to build communities of care nationwide

Kiwis are posting up a storm all in the name of celebrating life.

COMMENT: Currently 16-17-year-olds are the "out" group. We should make them an "in".

Divorce between two sporting bodies leaves more questions than answers.

Reducing our suicide rate by a fifth in 10 years is "reasonable", health minister says.

Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.

Second day of Moko inquest hears evidence from social worker.

Parties explain their tackling-inequality strategy as election looms.

Youth worker invited the All Black via Twitter but no one thought he'd really show up.

A teacher has been deregistered after marrying a student who was half her age.

Teen mums can be a source of outrage, but their challenges can have positive outcomes.

Demographics raise questions about access to health care and information.

COMMENT: It's that time in the election cycle when National plays the law and order card.

When prison inmates become business partners. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Peter O'Connor teaches theatre in prisons, psychiatric hospitals and dementia wards.

The Government has announced 17 new mental health initiatives.

Teen charged with aggravated robbery of Murupara General Store.

Two teens tell of a life-saving bond that began at Starship hospital. Distressing content.

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers.

One solution to reduce New Zealand's high suicide rate = one national crisis text number.