Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air

The severity of the crimes being committed by youth in Christchurch is escalating.

Comment: Will new Ministry for Vulnerable Children get it right, asks Lizzie Marvelly?

Two years since Winston Peters won the north, can his reign continue?

When he graduates university next year, Tristan Pang will be 16. What's next?

Brother blames synthetic drugs for sister's distressing behaviour.

Local woman reports grandson to police after recognising him in CCTV footage.

Phil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Youths as young as 11 helped themselves to beer from a liquor store.

Overhaul of the child protection laws puts emphasis on placing children in a safe, loving home.

COMMENT: Rape culture is a stain on the entire western world.

"Many girls believe their bodies are purging evil spirits": Actress Meghan Markle speaks out against the shame surrounding menstruation.

Becroft thinks lowering the voting age will engage youth in democracy earlier.

Tutaki, a social enterprise, uses a gym to fund extra community services for young people in Stratford. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two young Aucklanders will get the chance to spread more of their message of hope after receiving $30,000 in Jetstar's Flying Start grant programme.

The story of two five-year-old boys, one white and one black, is teaching people about racial harmony.

Individualism trumps community and the world's moral compass has been set to "anything goes". Kim Knight meets the people who think it's time to teach ethics to New Zealand teens.

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies in the Waikato region

The hard work, uniforms and final kapa haka performance at Te Matatini is what represents Te Reanga Morehu o Ratana as an iwi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

COMMENT: I greatly resent Family First attempting to use experiences of sexual violence in order to advance its anti-trans agenda.

Taika Waititi says he is "really happy and proud" to be chosen as New Zealander of the Year.

A 15-year-old youth has been charged with aggravated robbery after an alleged incident at a West Auckland petrol station.

COMMENT: Why do we stop talking about suicide when we're encouraging those who are vulnerable or fragile to do exactly the opposite and start talking.

WHAT ARE WE DOING? Tauranga Homelessness Steering Group presented findings and plans to city councillors on how to tackle the wicked

It's much-maligned, but Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen argues that sexting is a healthy - and normal - part of teenage sexuality.

NZ can celebrate being pronounced the least corrupt country in the world. But that doesn't mean we should be complacent, writes Bryce Edwards.

Almost 10 years after he lost his leg during a Mt Ruapehu eruption, William Pike will summit the mountain in Antarctica.

Radical changes are needed to New Zealand's schooling model to stop the success of wealthy schools at the expense of the poor, education experts say.

In Papakura, in Auckland's south, crime and gangs are a regular feature of many students' lives and can affect their education.

There's "something for everyone" at tomorrow's 17th annual Big Gay Out, including drag queens and an all-day dance party.