PremiumPremiumPoliticsYouth justice meth use & fight clubs? OT can't find evidence to back Labour MP's claimsHerald obtains Children Minister's letters to Willow-Jean Prime. See what they say.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrified': Friend breaks silence as Kiwi mum and 6yo child detained at US borderSarah Shaw and her son were detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago.12 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandJudge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one dayThe judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.12 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
RoyalsPrince Andrew's daughters suffer collateral damage in royal controversyA new book reveals embarrassing details about the Duke of York's family.11 Aug 11:10 PM
WorldChinese study tour shaken by alleged murder of young girl in New South WalesA 13-year-old charged with murder had mental health conditions.11 Aug 07:34 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
New ZealandCan YouTube's algorithm be tamed? What NZ should do to protect kidsStrong content labelling and age verification could protect young Kiwis online.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMaluma takes fan to task for bringing baby to loud concertThe Latin superstar stopped his show to address a mother with a baby in the crowd.11 Aug 05:37 AM
WorldFather comes face-to-face with man who killed his three children in Sydney crashThe crash in Sydney's west killed three of Abdallah's children and their cousin.11 Aug 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really tragic outcomes': Doctor's push to ban U16s from social mediaDr Aimee Kettoola urges social media action because of the harm caused to youngsters.11 Aug 12:56 AM
New Zealand'It was our secret': Girl reveals sexual abuse after attending safety seminar at schoolHe laughed at her when she confronted him. Now he's behind bars.10 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Eight-year-old drummer wows with Green Day coversShe learned drumming rhythms from playing on pots with chopsticks.09 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Dan Carter on 'long, tough' journey to remote Pacific countryThe Unicef ambassador visited Kiribati to see clean water projects in action.09 Aug 08:00 PM
LifestyleTVNZ star Jenny Suo on pregnancy joy after fertility strugglesShe and her partner share their emotional journey to becoming first-time parents.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after Auckland student 'offered sweets for ride' to schoolThe man, aged 50-60, drove a grey car and had fair skin, said a Facebook post.08 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Act of racism': Education Ministry cans children's school book for too many Māori words'Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy,' says Te Akatea.08 Aug 02:52 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
WorldSouth Australia to ban phones, personal devices in childcare centresThe ban includes all devices capable of taking photos or videos.08 Aug 12:37 AM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
WorldMum Kathleen Folbigg to receive $2.2m payout after wrongful murder convictionsShe was wrongly imprisoned in Australia for 20 years for her children's deaths.07 Aug 08:48 AM
Wellington'Extreme panic': Family sell shop at loss after stranger assaults 7yo daughterThe little girl's mother has since quit work to help her daughter with her anxiety.07 Aug 08:00 AM
AucklandMass brawl erupts at Auckland girls’ school, police probe incident Adults appear trying to break up the fight before the video of the incident ends.07 Aug 03:12 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly special' little Tilly, 5, critical in Singapore hospital after family holiday bugTilly developed a serious infection in her intestines while travelling. 07 Aug 12:00 AM
World‘Severely unwell’: New details emerge about foreign exchange student deathBoth girls were part of the same cultural exchange programme in Australia.06 Aug 09:46 PM
Herald NOWSocial Investment Fund to focus on children with complex needsHead of Government's Social Investment Agency Andrew Coster talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.Watch06 Aug 08:29 PM
Lifestyle'Judgey onlookers': Kiwi childcare expert fires back at UK TV starThe dispute was sparked after a kid was seen using an iPad during breakfast.06 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Mother's plea after terrifying train station attack left teen shoeless and bleedingHis new shoes, worth over $300, were stolen during the attack.06 Aug 05:00 AM
WellingtonAssault charge laid after baby found to have multiple broken bonesThe 3-month-old had a broken arm and fractures to her upper and lower body.06 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandParents' anger as sex offending Akl teacher travels abroad while young victim awaits closureShe admitted to sending nude photos to a boy under 12.06 Aug 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily on why kids should never be banned from farm work: 'It empowers them'Firewood, pest control, raising stock - Lewis, 14, and sister Esther, 12, do it all.06 Aug 12:26 AM
WorldChinese exchange student, 13, charged with murder in New South Wales stabbingThe exchange student has been charged over the death of another young exchange student.05 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trialThe 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.05 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFormer Australian journo Ben McCormack charged with more than 60 child abuse material offencesHe allegedly transmitted audio files from April to November last year.04 Aug 09:41 PM
