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.

Researchers call for ban on ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport

With so many millennials watching videos on online these days, Disney's Freeform cable network tried something new with the premiere of Beyond.

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.

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.

The move has been welcomed by the Human Rights Commission, but greeted warily by the police union.

For years, thousands of young people have flocked to Mount Maunganui for the New Year's Eve celebration. But not this year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Judge sensed Arjay Paraku-Harris was worth taking a gamble on - but it would come with a catch.

The vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie

Waiwhakaata Tangitu,12 performing in the kapa haka competition. Photo/Andrew Warner. Te Puna School's kapa haka performance took

When Megan started working at Macca's at the age of 14, it was supposed to be an after-school job. Now she's turned it into a career.

More than half of Hawke's Bay teenagers aged 13 to 17 will receive free GP visits next year thanks to a unanimous decision by the

Tanya Quedley, 48, was sexually abused by her own father from age 9 or 10 until she ran away at 14.

Woman thought the man kissing her and biting her neck in the dead of night was her partner. It wasn't.

Almost 80 children have died in the care of the New Zealand state in the past 15 years - an average of five a year.

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