New ZealandJohn Key on rise of youth suicide rates Prime Minister John Key said youth suicide statistics released today were damning and the Government needed to do better.Watch03 Sep 07:54 AM
KahuHorror over child suicide rate surgeThe number of youths taking their own lives has surged by more than 40 per cent, and the suicide of a child under nine has been recorded for the first time.03 Sep 07:31 AM
New ZealandHow cannabis blunts teenage brainsResearchers say dope use by young people can mess with the complex changes going on inside their heads.31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFree food call for low-decile schoolsAn expert advisory group set up by the Children's Commissioner recommends all low-decile schools offer pupils free food in an immediate effort to tackle child poverty. The programme would be like the Food for Kids scheme run in 223 low-decile schools27 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuWhanau Ora: Hospital regulars work on healthThe Government's flagship welfare policy for Maori, Whanau Ora - worth $40 million this year - is designed to lift families out of 14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMinister Judith Collins on cyber-bullyingJustice Minister Judith Collins responds to the Law Commission report on cyber-bullying. Watch14 Aug 07:31 AM
