Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFamilies are the most dangerous institution in New Zealand – Jarrod GilbertOPINION: More damage is done to children by these families than by the state.04 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeSecurity guard assaulted in foiled jewellery store aggravated robberyDairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson, Sunny Kaushal speaks to media following an attempted robbery in Mt Roskill. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Aug 05:25 AM
New ZealandTeen 'terrified' after alleged street bashing by girl 'terrorising' schoolThe victim suffers panic attacks and nightmares and is too scared to walk anywhere.02 Aug 05:04 PM
New ZealandNine young people arrested after fleeing police in two Auckland incidentsBoth incidents on Sunday involve stolen vehicles.29 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandHope for first group of youth offenders starting new military-style boot campThe teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, will spend three months at a youth facility.28 Jul 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care reportOPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?25 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Very different': PM defends boot camps after case highlighted in abuse reportAn inquiry into abuse in state care was released and tabled at Parliament on Wednesday.25 Jul 03:42 AM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
EducationChildren’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston NorthGovernment's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.20 Jul 05:07 AM
New ZealandNelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestreamThe judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.16 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: New city beat cops hit the streetsA team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse WrightWatch15 Jul 01:27 AM
KahuKimi Manaakitanga is making its mark on Waikato youthRangatahi-designed youth camp in Hamilton proving its worth.14 Jul 08:14 PM
PoliticsAre these NZ's worst teen crims? First boot camp participants selectedTeenagers from across the country will spend three months at a Palmerston North facility.12 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandGive youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first jobNorthland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.07 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeFirst he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbingsTwo brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.05 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandMarama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata MāoriWatch02 Jul 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff moraleOPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.01 Jul 05:05 PM
CrimeWhen knife-wielding teen demanded cash, shopkeeper said no - then she locked him insideThe judge urged him not to follow in the footsteps of his father.30 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The kids aren't all rightOPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.29 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeSmash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrestedAn 11-year-old was caught after allegedly breaking into a vape store on a school night.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not giving up on you' Judge tells teen as he's sent to prisonThe youth was involved in a robbery at Michael Hill while he was on home detention.28 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Retail crime announcementLaw and order announcement on retail crimeWatch10 Jul 10:31 PM
