The Government now says its rheumatic fever target might not be met until next year or even mid-2019.

There is a deep divide within the Labour Party - and it's no longer the straightforward division between the left and right of the party, writes Bryce Edwards.

In this video, school staff including principal John Rohs discuss the impact of a variety of social issues on the students.

Political Roundup: The attempted return of several older politicians to Parliament in 2017 has sparked some debate about the merits of young, middle-aged, or older MPs for democracy. Surely we need them all.

NZ is heading "off the track" on housing, child poverty and imprisonment despite dramatic gains on some other social indicators, a new report says.

A raunchy novel for teenagers that was banned in New Zealand has won a rare "perfect 10" rating from an American young adult fiction website.

While most of us can appreciate a joke about poo, preschoolers and children often find it hilarious on a completely different level. But why is this?

15-year old Phoebe Jury has a talent for handling miniature horses. She has just been selected to be part of the New Zealand youth team, to go to Australia in April. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police chase fleeing teenager on a forklift.

Massey Primary School gets extra help to support the school community following the tragic death of a 10-year-old child.

Comedian Guy Williams says his MCing of the Labour-Greens State of the Nation event was one of his best-ever gigs.

COMMENT: Your columnist has a soft spot for those born into less blessed homes and difficult circumstances. But not for gang members.

When Sarah Maindonald began working as a counsellor 24 years ago, she saw teenagers struggling with mental health issues, but barely ever a child.

James Bond might have stubbed out his last cigarette - but the spectre of smoking still lingers over 007's films today, Kiwi researchers say.

An autistic teen who spent two nights in a police cell will be temporarily housed in a motel after Child, Youth and Family were ordered to find suitable accommodation.

A number of younger women have started turning to this anti-aging "wonder drug."

The case of a 14-year-old autistic boy being held in police cells overnight because there was nowhere else to put him is "appalling", an autism advocate says.

The suicide rate among young Kiwi men aged 20 to 24 in recent years was double the rate of Australian men of the same age group, a study has found.

Almost 100 young people will get free restricted licences in Taumarunui, getting them off the street and into employment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The baying of young males on the wind, and the distant, delighted squeals of young girls on the pull, told me the New Year was imminent

SUP221016NAGnina.JPGKaitaia 18-year-old Nina Griffiths has won The Hits People's Choice Award for 2016.PHOTO/SUPPLIED After a spate

After a spate of youth suicides struck the Far North township of Kaitaia earlier this year, an unlikely hero emerged from the tragedy.

Parents beware - if your teen is heading off for "Netflix and chill" they're intending to do much more than just relax while watching the television.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Getting young Taumarunui people driving. To get your driver's licence as a youth in Taumarunui used to cost up to $1000 with lessons. But - thanks to a Government initiative - more people are getting licenced for free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The people of Taumarunui have been part of a social expert, that is paying off, bringing youth crime down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Every day social workers and counsellors at Genesis Youth Trust in South Auckland are working with troubled youth to try to put them on the right path.

The Maori Party says the Child Youth and Family overhaul risks creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.

Annual monitor shows child poverty rates are stable but children's commissioner calls for a poverty reduction target to be set.

Every parent knows - it's a constant struggle managing children's screen time. In Rotorua, there's an answer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The mother of a Hamilton primary school student believes the school and other authorities have tried to brush the incident under the carpet, reports say.