New ZealandGetting kids active: $1 for young people to get into public pools in HastingsNew free membership is open to Hastings residents aged 12 to 24.23 Dec 08:55 PM
Crime'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
New Zealand'My sweet, innocent boy': Teen allegedly punched repeatedly by girl on North Shore bus18 Dec 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Most culpable' teen in gay bashing ring fought to have no record of the crime on his file18 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide response17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumLifestyle'How do they know the difference between 16 and 15?': Teens say Aussie social media ban not effective17 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'A fighter': Teen athlete who defied rare cancer to reach 16th birthday dies 16 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hiredIt's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.13 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both'It wasn’t an easy decision in any way, shape or form.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
Herald NOWInside Australia’s social media ban for under 16sAs Australia’s youth social comes into force, Matilda Green discusses the impact on families — and whether New Zealand could follow.Watch10 Dec 07:29 PM
Herald NOWShocking new study reveals 1 in 8 Kiwi teens have experienced sexual violenceThe University of Auckland study found sexual violence rates were highest for girls, Māori and Pacific youth, and gender-diverse teens.Watch10 Dec 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: You cannot legislate away the digital world our kids already live inOPINION: Experts warn age checks could erode privacy by tying real identities to accounts.10 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFred Thomas: If I had a teenager, I'd rather they were addicted to smoking than scrollingTelegraph: As Australia bans under-16s from social media, should other countries follow?10 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandDrunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing herA coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.09 Dec 04:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQ&A: Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work?PLUS: Will it push Luxon to a similar move here?09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow Australia's social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ?Messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are not covered.09 Dec 04:00 AM
Wellington'Sickened': Teen in OT care who raped child at popular playground detained indefinitelyThe teen fled his community home shortly before attacking the child in the public toilets.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldMeta starts removing under-16s from social media in AustraliaFirms that fall short face fines of up to A$49.5m for each violation.04 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandA place in Napier for young people to hang out, that's been made by young peopleNapier’s youth will help shape a new hub in the heart of the city. 02 Dec 10:37 PM
ChristchurchLearner skater, no helmet: Teen’s fatal ice rink fall on school trip sparks safety changesKymani Hiley-Hetaraka, 13, fell backwards and hit her head at Alpine Ice in Christchurch.02 Dec 06:21 PM
WorldPope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youthHe urged Lebanese youth to 'change the course of history' and rebuild hope.01 Dec 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I get my ex to pay half our daughter’s orthodontic work?He says our daughter’s crooked teeth are a minor cosmetic matter and won’t contribute.29 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFive years of turning up: Teen’s commitment to helping the communityFinley English has learned that you never really know what someone’s going through.28 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandStudent rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown outJudges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.26 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Sahana? Police search for missing Wellington teenThe 14-year-old was last seen on Tinakori Rd yesterday afternoon.26 Nov 05:46 AM
WorldParents call for law change after teen's fatal jetski crashThe family wants stricter water safety rules, including a higher jetski age limit.24 Nov 08:38 PM
BusinessJob adverts showing strongest growth in three yearsAuckland's job market is improving, according to the Seek Employment report.24 Nov 08:15 PM