New ZealandTeen, 13, in joyride police chaseTwo Auckland teens are appearing in court today after a car was stolen and taken on a joy-ride of more than a hundred kilometres, from Paeroa to Whakatane.05 Oct 01:21 AM
New Zealand$50k scheme to help steer youth from gangsWith gangs deeply ingrained in Hawke's Bay, a new government initiative to steer youth away from them could provide lasting benefit 04 Oct 05:02 PM
CrimeElderly carjack victim remains in hospitalAn elderly woman carjacked and beaten outside a large West Auckland mall is still recovering in hospital.02 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandLegal problem delays Ministry guidelinesThe release of seclusion and restraint guidelines to teachers faced with violent and extreme situations has been delayed due to legal problems.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Social media spurs Chloe Swarbrick's successIf the race for Auckland's mayor was won on social media, Chloe Swarbrick would leave everyone else in her digital dust.28 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandWhy are NCEA students cleaning toilets?Herald investigation: Some teenagers are taking spurious NCEA standards - learning about toilet cleaning, household shopping and shift work.27 Sep 10:16 PM
New ZealandYoung battling to engage with electionsWhy are young people so alienated from politics? People aged 18-24 are the least likely age-group to vote in the upcoming local body elections.27 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuAlien Weaponry take top music prizesSUP250916alien001.JPG / Waipu's Ethan Trembath, Henry de Jong and Lewis de Jong - aka Alien Weaponry - won two major music competitions 25 Sep 06:00 PM
ConstructionBuilders tap social media to find staffBig building companies are tapping into social media to try to tempt young unemployed Aucklanders into construction trades. Fletcher 20 Sep 07:35 AM
New ZealandStudents donate clothes to foster children"Paddy's Army", a group of about 25 St Patrick's School pupils in Bryndwr who have collected almost 150 pairs of pyjamas to give to foster children.18 Sep 11:54 PM
LifestyleTeen just cannot find the tamponsA 13-year-old and her mum created a hilarious text exchange in the process of buying her very first box of tampons at her local supermarket.16 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandJail time for child exploiterAn Auckland man has been jailed for emailing more than 42,000 files that involved the sexual abuse and exploitation of children.15 Sep 09:40 AM
OpinionNo one is ever too young to cookAs soon as they're old enough to pick up a knife could be the best time to get them into the kitchen.10 Sep 08:30 PM
LifestyleChildren under ten being fed 14 spoons of sugar a day - researchParents are feeding under-tens an average of 14 teaspoons of sugar a day - despite years of warnings about the dangers.10 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandTransgender youth 'just as likely to get pregnant'Being a transgender adolescent is no barrier to pregnancy, research shows.07 Sep 10:54 PM
New Zealand'My 12-year-old tried to end her life'Kiwi mum said she had no idea how affected her daughter was by a classmate's taunts until it was almost too late.06 Sep 11:40 PM
New ZealandKFC brawl: Kids expelled, stood downAt least one student involved in last week's mass brawl at an Auckland KFC has been kicked out of school, while others have been stood down.06 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs kids need more supportA mother of two special needs children says sending your child to school feels more like babysitting than an education.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionKevin Pilley: Travelling with teensFamily holidays are fraught things. Why do we make such an ordeal out of what should be a treat?31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandChemical huffing at youth justice facilityAn emergency services call out to Te Puna Wai youth justice facility last night was due to a group of girls huffing aerosol cans, police have confirmed.22 Aug 06:26 PM
WorldSlender Man teen pleads insanity for stabbingsMorgan Geyser, 14, faces one count of attempted first-degree murder.20 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandKaitaia youth struggle for adult supportA Kaitaia schoolgirl who has organised three community meetings about a spate of suspected youth suicides in the town says she is frustrated that adult agencies have not been more supportive.19 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandNew children's agency announcedA stand-alone ministry that will replace Child, Youth and Family has been officially named as the Ministry for Vulnerable Children.17 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis seek mental health helpThe Mental Health Foundation believes there is an "urgent need" to investigate why a significant number of young people aren't coping.17 Aug 03:47 AM
WorldMan's sad end after wife's skull crushedRandy Budd fought for new laws that would require fencing on highway overpasses.08 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandChildren's Commissioner urges lift in age limit for Youth CourtNew Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft has launched a campaign to raise the upper age limit for the Youth Court from 17 to 18.27 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandTeens arrested for vandalismRock-throwing youngsters tracked down through prank calls.26 Jul 08:25 PM
New ZealandJohn Walker appointed Principal Youth Court JudgeA Wellington district court judge who has pushed for better access to information in family violence cases is the new Principal Youth Court Judge.26 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandAndrew Dickens: A second chanceJudges - and juries - make difficult decisions in a world that is far from black and white.18 Jul 10:20 PM
WorldTeenage girls sentenced for snatching toddlerTeenage girls who snatched toddler had searched for child porn before abduction.18 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandThe danger of 'not fitting in'Teenagers from poor families have more psychological problems if they live in rich areas, a new study has found.18 Jul 03:30 AM
LifestyleHow everyday products 'damage a child's brain'Chemicals in everyday products are putting children's brains at risk of not developing properly, leading scientists have warned.06 Jul 03:45 AM
Politics21 year old stands for councilThe decision by Josh Chandulal-Mackay to announce his candidacy for the Whanganui District Council brings more young blood into the 04 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandThe only way is up, say Generation ZeroYoung Kiwis looking to get on to the Auckland property ladder are more attracted to apartments than three-bedroom house.23 Jun 05:30 PM
