New ZealandYoung robber given last chance by judgeJudge sensed Arjay Paraku-Harris was worth taking a gamble on - but it would come with a catch.06 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandBike theft has a happy endingThe vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie 05 Dec 08:00 PM
KahuKids' kapa haka tribute brings many to tearsWaiwhakaata Tangitu,12 performing in the kapa haka competition. Photo/Andrew Warner. Te Puna School's kapa haka performance took 04 Dec 09:37 PM
Employment'I left uni to work at McDonald's'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.02 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandPilot extends free healthcare to under-18sMore 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 30 Nov 06:23 PM
Kahu'He passed that hell down to his children'Tanya Quedley, 48, was sexually abused by her own father from age 9 or 10 until she ran away at 14.29 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldStranger kissed, bit woman as she sleptWoman thought the man kissing her and biting her neck in the dead of night was her partner. It wasn't.29 Nov 05:30 PM
OpinionNZ's end of year report: Could try harderCOMMENT: While we score high in the indices for peace and transparency, our poverty and inequality gaps have grown.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow 77 kids have died in NZ state careAlmost 80 children have died in the care of the New Zealand state in the past 15 years - an average of five a year.28 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Maybe youth isn't wasted on youngCOMMENT: Insights of younger generation could show they have got it right more than the grown-ups.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClaims Uber driver bought teens boozeA set of Auckland parents have been left fuming after allegations an Uber driver bought alcohol for a 15-year-old on his way to a 27 Nov 03:57 AM
WorldGold Coast chaos: Party teens take overThe first official week of Schoolies has gotten off to a wild start with school-leavers brawling, vomiting and passing out before 8pm.20 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandRanui sexual attacker still on the looseThree days after an 11-year-old boy was plucked off a street and sexually assaulted in West Auckland, his attacker remains on the loose.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFootage: Northland teens tackling copsRaw footage of the moment two students launched at a police officer after another allegedly attacked the principal's car has been revealed online.18 Nov 09:33 PM
New ZealandDonations to charity in Tamaki's nameDonations to Rainbow Youth are being made in the Destiny Church leader's name after his comment that gays caused Monday's quake.18 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandStood-down pupil attacks principal's carThree teenagers are to appear in Youth Court after a string of incidents sparked by one of them being stood down from school.17 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandGenetic disorder's heavy burdenVaughan Somerville spent large chunks of his childhood and youth in Starship being treated for the complications of cystic fibrosis.17 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleHundreds turn out for running challengeRunners and walkers raced along some of Hawke's Bay's finest beaches, forests and farmland on Saturday at the annual Staples Rodway 14 Nov 02:30 AM
PoliticsMental health help wait times 'appalling'New data showing an increase in long wait times for youth patients needing mental health help has been labelled "appalling" by a local 13 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandPregnant sisters 'caught' drink-drivingPregnant sister No 1 was pulled over by police and found to be over the limit, only for pregnant sister No 2 to arrive - who was over the limit as well.11 Nov 03:29 AM
KahuReport details size of New Zealand's suicide problemHospital admissions for intentional self-harm rose 4.6% from 2004 to 2013.11 Nov 03:22 AM
New ZealandTeens in court over rural campus attackA teen is in hospital after an assault at a Wairarapa agricultural job training centre.10 Nov 09:24 PM
New ZealandChange of plea in murder trialMathew Thomas Madams and one youth have pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter at the Whanganui High Court on Thursday10 Nov 01:58 AM
OpinionGreg Wallace: Give us funds to train plumbersCOMMENT: Through a plumbing apprenticeship young people are setting themselves up for a career where there is huge demand for their skills.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's new class systemExperts say house crisis is driving us towards a tale of two Aucklands, where the only homeowners will be those who are left the family home by parents.05 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentPush to get 500 youth employed in 50 daysSome big brand employers have got behind a campaign to get 500 young people into jobs in 50 days.02 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandFather used bedtime stories to groom girlAuckland man jailed after he used bedtime stories as a chance to groom his 9-year-old daughter, reading to her before climbing into her bed and raping her.02 Nov 04:44 AM
CrimeYouth arrested for smashing shop windowA 16-year-old male was arrested in central Whangarei after he smashed the front window of a central city clothing business. Senior 01 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandCrime stats up: What's driving it?Crime is on the up in New Zealand, with latest figures showing an increase in burglaries, assaults, abductions and sex offences over the last year.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore 18-year-olds getting NCEA Level 2More 18-year-olds are leaving school with NCEA Level 2 - a "stand-out" achievement in Government education targets.31 Oct 01:29 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for filming son's girlfriendFather hid cellphone in bathroom laundry basket to film people naked while they showered, according to court report.26 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland police raid homes for stolen propertyA 15-year-old Auckland girl has been referred to youth aid following dawn police raids this morning.26 Oct 08:29 AM
LifestyleChildren's hilarious demands to tooth fairy revealedIt seems times have changed, as youngsters in 2016 are demanding everything from cash to iPads from the beleaguered tooth fairy - with some even demanding their teeth back.23 Oct 08:00 PM
KahuHow this woman will save our childrenThe new Vulnerable Children's Ministry wants to recruit 1000 more foster parents in a dramatic bid to improve the quality of state care for children.23 Oct 06:42 PM
