Jojo Stewart has managed to edge out the boys in the male-dominated field of computer science.

The Mosquito is an aptly named British-designed security device that emits a high-frequency sound audible only to young people, Jack Tame writes.

I hope the old boys' association keeps Simon Leese well stocked in good, single-malt whisky because he'd have needed a jolly stiff one after seeing his students, Kerre McIvor writes.

Two Kiwi teenagers have traded life in Taupo for two weeks' modelling work in China.

Emma Pewhairangi could have used her $20 "student of the month" prize to top up her cellphone or get free lunches for a week.

Toddlers in Britain are to be referred to weekly weight-loss classes to curb rising obesity levels.

Parents misbehaving on the sidelines have been warned to behave better and reminded that school-aged sport is "not the World Cup".

Green MP Catherine Delahunty will get plenty of support for her attempt to find out what sort of education is being provided to children in the Gloriavale school.

You might think BMX racing is all about technique in getting over those tricky humps in the tracks.

For a while, Jennifer Pan's parents regarded her as their "golden" child. But what would later unfold would be a story of love, hate, lies and murder.

Children from a Māori immersion class in Pukekohe are the stars of a new digital book released by Auckland Transport for Māori Language Week.

Children are being schooled in online etiquette and the perils of going online in a bid to keep them protected from cyber danger.

Being told to "sit still" in the classroom may soon be a thing of the past.

A sitcom about the cultural clash between two Korean students who come to New Zealand and their Kiwi counterparts has started filming and will be screened to millions worldwide.

Urgently, we need to increase the availability and scope of apprenticeships to meet the changing demands of our economy.

The vast majority of young New Zealanders reaching out for support from Youthline are doing so through text messages.

Kiwis will need to be careful about what they post online under a new wide-reaching law, or risk criminal charges over communications deemed deliberately harmful.

Riana O'Neill has had her bags packed for three weeks.

A teen was knocked unconscious for 15-minutes during the Saturday morning brawl that exploded during the Under 15s game between Otahuhu College and Tangaroa College.

More than 40 people were involved in a brawl that broke out during an U15 clash between Otahuhu College and Tangaroa College at the Otahuhu Rugby Ground yesterday.

The 15-year-old boy's condition was originally described as serious, but police said he had since improved and was talking with them at hospital.

Elinor Swery was awarded an Auckland Council I Am Auckland Award for her contribution to St John youth and now she has been nominated for a Pride of New Zealand Award.

The New Zealand Herald is pleased to announce the six winners for the 2015 Future Stars of Sports Awards.

When Jayde Lowe's friend Dani lost her battle with depression, the now 25-year-old Miss Lowe initiated a marathon run "Raise For Dani" fundraising campaign through Youthline.

The school principal behind a controversial ban on puffer jackets has been backed by his principals' association.

The inner-city youth centre is disappearing, a victim of both lead contamination and changing times. Simon Collins reports.

Tupua Urlich was just 17 when the state ended its care for him.