New Zealand'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking childrenThe 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.23 May 07:00 AM
PoliticsMinister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cutsThe Government saves more than $160m through the change. 23 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandArrests after video of attack by teens on girl posted to social mediaPolice were called to a serious assault in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on Thursday night.23 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start paymentsBest Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.22 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandThe little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer – twice Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.21 May 11:01 PM
LifestyleNZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phonesA 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.21 May 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuriesThe Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.21 May 07:00 AM
PoliticsHunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignationFormer CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.21 May 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguardsProviders will be able to use force against children as a last resort.21 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandWhen StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voiceHB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.20 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTragic loss: TikTok star's son dies after pool accidentTrigg Kiser, 3, died after being pulled from a backyard pool.19 May 07:19 PM
Lifestyle'Valuable opportunity': Students praise compassion-building workshops at schoolStudents have found the workshops 'really uplifting and positive' so far.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's deathPolice seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.19 May 07:52 AM
WorldToddler survives 15-storey fall thanks to small bush - here's how'The child landing in that bush probably saved his life.'19 May 06:11 AM
New ZealandMidwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without powerThe investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.19 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandChildren as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slavesSocial worker who has helped teens who escaped slavery fears others are in danger.18 May 09:44 PM
EntertainmentKea Kids News: Little boots, big dreams!Reporter Grace talks to the Halton Hart Family Band, a group of 8 cousins who are gearing up to rock the New Zealand Country Music Festival with their original country songs.Watch18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy more students are choosing online education over traditional schoolsEnrolments at Te Kura rose by 10,000 in the last six years.18 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi rapper Kings shares moment he played for someone who died in front of him'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the BeatWatch18 May 03:24 AM
Kahu'My bones are cracking': Boy's trauma as bike crash sparks huntPolice are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.17 May 12:00 AM
Kahu'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeputy principal on leave, police complaint laidThe school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.16 May 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChildren’s Commissioner: We sit at the wrong end of global bullying rankingsNew Zealand's youth face the second highest bullying rate in the OECD and EU.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: Bus driver dismayed at seeing cold kids on roadside builds them a shelterHis bus, known as the 'music bus', features daily singalongs and games.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury artist channels childhood struggles into acclaimed artworksSheelagh McHaffie uses white pastel on black paper to 'draw the light.'15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMum describes alleged 'terrifying' sexual assault while walking 3yo to daycarePolice speaking to a person of interest after the alleged attack on Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.15 May 05:53 AM
New ZealandTeacher pulled fingers and swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilitiesWendy Hopwood also ripped up students’ artwork and tore pages from their workbooks.15 May 04:38 AM
Politics'Unacceptable': Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices'The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.'15 May 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I mothered him for 15 years – that’s why we finally split up Telegraph opinion: Why do females take on the brunt of family life and chores?15 May 12:00 AM
RugbyYoung boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weightThe young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: School leaders deal with social media's harm every Monday morningOPINION: Schools report increased anxiety and insomnia from social media use.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m worried about my unborn child’: Victim speaks out as sexual predator put back behind barsThe man says he doesn't want any other child harmed by someone like David Brent Phillips.14 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike King: Banning social media won’t fix our kids’ mental healthCatherine Wedd proposed a ban on social media for under 16s.14 May 03:00 AM
WorldMum wakes up from surgery without organThe Darwish family is taking legal action against Western Health.13 May 07:29 PM