New ZealandRuns in the family: The youngest Ruthe’s challenge to brother SamAt just 14, Daisy Ruthe won the NZ under-20 women’s 3000m in 9:46.56. 17 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki staff allegedly shot at with air rifle during home visitPolice arrested a 16-year-old, plus seized an air rifle and imitation pistol. 15 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandWatch: Group fight erupts outside bakery in Waikato town, police deploy taserPolice say about eight people were involved in the fight on George St.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'It's going to rock the town': Mayor says fatal school bus crash has devastated the community10 Feb 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Outstanding results': Young Napier sailors shine in tough Auckland regatta05 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandTeen struggling with mental health was hospitalised more than 100 times before her death03 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: ‘Let’s do it’ - Hawke’s Bay teen plans 160km run in 24 hours for mental health charity22 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Teen parties can be fun but they can also be incredibly dangerous OPINION: Recent incidents are a chance for parents to remind teens about party safety.16 Jan 04:14 PM
New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandYoung men jump from Auckland Harbour BridgeThe video posted to Instagram did not show how the pair managed to scale the bridge before the jump. Video \ InstagramWatch08 Jan 03:00 AM
EntertainmentNell Fisher’s school friends are unimpressed she stars in Stranger ThingsThe 14yo spent almost all of 2024 filming in Atlanta instead of at school.06 Jan 05:23 PM
New ZealandCoroner wants internet restrictions, after teen dies imitating online actsThe coroner cites Australia's under-16 social media ban as a model for New Zealand.05 Jan 06:35 PM
WorldAs Russia’s war grinds on, its society is frayingVeterans gain cash payouts, new status and free land as PTSD and crime fears grow.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
SportSports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year HonoursScott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to MarlboroughThe honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUncensored: Claims of bribery, AI content, 'shaming' in Youth MPs' speeches before controversial review But the ministry has conceded some correspondence caused confusion about expectations.29 Dec 04:00 PM
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 busThe 16-year-old's mother said he now fears using public transport after being attacked.18 Dec 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Most culpable' teen in gay bashing ring fought to have no record of the crime on his fileThe group would lure gay and bisexual men through Grindr and then attack them. 18 Dec 06:00 AM
Herald NOWYouth suicide cluster: What needs to changeAn inquest into youth suicide has found that young people were ‘lost’ in the system.Watch17 Dec 06:21 PM
Crime'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide responseThey were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'How do they know the difference between 16 and 15?': Teens say Aussie social media ban not effectiveTeens describe easy workarounds, like parents doing facial recognition for them.17 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'A fighter': Teen athlete who defied rare cancer to reach 16th birthday dies She endured chemotherapy, an arm amputation and trial drugs to slow the disease.16 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandTeen who fled youth justice facility foundHe had fled Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo youth justice facility on Saturday.13 Dec 08:10 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
