WorldTeen charged with murder after mother, stepfather found deadSarah, now 17, was arrested in July and charged with two counts of murder.02 Aug 02:04 AM
New ZealandCommunity trust gives struggling Hastings youth a second chanceAwhi Trust supports rangatahi outside mainstream education in Hastings.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandIntern pharmacist suspended after baby diesBellamere Arwyn Duncan died from phosphate toxicity at Starship children's hospital.01 Aug 08:33 AM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNot-so Flippin’ Fun: Lockdown debt, lease dispute, recession blamed for liquidationLandlord hopes trampoline park can bounce back after its troubles, liquidator says.31 Jul 10:43 PM
WorldPensioner arrested over alleged poisoning at Christian summer campAll eight children were taken to hospital and have since been discharged.31 Jul 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKathryn Berkett: Learning begins when children feel safeOPINION: Children learn best when they feel emotionally and psychologically safe.31 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Enough is enough’: Leavers’ lawyer urges PM to take control of Gloriavale"For God’s sake, Prime Minister, you’re the only one who can step up now."31 Jul 02:58 AM
TalanoaTributes for Auckland educator Jan Taouma, whose work spanned over 40 yearsJan Taouma helped to establish the well-known Aoga Fa'a Samoa, in Ponsonby, in the 1980s.31 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stressed, depressed, lost': Father's push to revolutionise ADHD support'My mission ... is to make the Bay of Plenty the Silicon Valley of neurodiversity.'30 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldAustralia to ban kids under 16 from YouTubeCommunications Minister Anika Wells said it's to shield them from 'predatory algorithms'.30 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assaultHoward Temple changed his plea on the third day of his trial in Greymouth.29 Jul 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschoolerMichael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.29 Jul 08:00 AM
PoliticsSome farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal - Act ministerOne Labour MP advised children not to lick eggs if they had poo on them.29 Jul 04:12 AM
WorldMother admits killing daughter found in village pondAlice Mackey admitted killing her 2-year-old daughter, Annabel.29 Jul 04:01 AM
WorldFormer My Kitchen Rules star faces assault allegationsAnthony Mu allegedly beat and tackled a child, and when she was 18 hauled her by her hair.29 Jul 12:28 AM
WorldTrial of music teacher accused of sexually abusing teen girl hangs on movie night kissThe trial highlights a contentious movie night kiss captured in a photo booth.29 Jul 12:19 AM
WorldDouble homicide at Devil's Den State Park, suspect soughtThe suspect was seen driving a black, four-door sedan near the park exit.28 Jul 11:47 PM
WorldFlorida family accused of abusing 9 children, face $837k bondThey are accused of cruelty and harsh punishment towards 7- to 16-year-olds in their care.28 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
Herald NOWCameras in bathrooms and children working on farmsRawdon Christie and Tueila Blakely on Herald NOW's panel.Watch28 Jul 08:46 PM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge. 28 Jul 07:00 AM
LifestyleWhy parenting can feel like an extreme sportExperts advise core training and proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries.27 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandPharmacy error alleged in infant's death prompts urgent reviewThe Pharmacy Council acknowledged the error, calling it an 'awful tragedy'.27 Jul 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam Egger: Youth vaping is a problem, let's look at the evidenceOPINION: Vaping rates rose from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024.27 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rebuilding trust key to tackling vaccine hesitancyOPINION: Nationally, 77% of children were vaccinated by 24 months old last year.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Vile, degrading': Predator contends teen victim wouldn't have visited if he was unhappyShane Bell's victim told the court he wanted the 49-year-old jailed for a long time.27 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'This is home': Family's plea as 7yo boy with epilepsy faces deportationJoshua, 7, faces deportation because his health issues are deemed a burden.26 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldSchool roof collapse kills seven children, injures 26 in IndiaAbout 60 people were in the building when it collapsed in Jhalawar district.25 Jul 06:57 PM
WorldNew UK social media laws come into force today, blocking children under 13UK law will bar all children under 13 from social media platforms starting Friday. 25 Jul 06:12 AM
WorldFormer flight attendant jailed 18 years for filming girls on flightsA 14-year-old reported the phone, leading to his arrest in January 2024.24 Jul 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act Herald finds 56 different ads for drugs for sale in just one day. 24 Jul 07:28 PM
EducationPay parity scheme for early childhood teachers scrappedNew ECE teachers will lose up to $22m over two years due to funding changes.24 Jul 07:26 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over troubling behaviour near Auckland schoolsThe incidents date to May, however, the most recent one happened yesterday.24 Jul 08:00 AM