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An insider's perspective on being a teen
No one said it was easy being a teenager. 18-year-old student Olivia Atkinson shares the perils and pluses of those all-important years.
Gill South: Is there enough fuel in the tank?
Gill South takes her sporty sons to a dietitian to make sure they're eating the right foods.
How to deal with fussy eaters
Parents need not panic at the thought of their children starving from fussiness, a long-term study has found picky eaters eventually get all the nutrients they need.
Swinging into Auckland's coolest playgrounds
Getting into Diana Clement grabs the kids and heads out to inspect new playgrounds across Auckland, with some impressive results.
Bag snatching family prey on elderly
A group of female thieves from the same family are believed to be responsible for at least 50 bag snatches.
When the teens take their style to the streets
A snapshot of teenage sartorial excellence around town.
Tweenage stars staking claim in the fashion arena
Style icons seem to be getting younger and younger with the latest trend being a focus on tweenage stars. But how young is too young for fashion?
Youth mentors make a positive difference
Viva meets three dynamic professionals making a difference with talented teenagers.