New ZealandOn The Up: The drama school that's empowered hundreds of teens every year for 35 years'What we teach is a vital antidote to everything that’s happening in the world.'14 Apr 06:00 PM
World20yo ‘looksmaxxer’ storms out on 60 Minutes Australia interviewThe 20-year-old says he began injecting steroids at 14 as a "cheat code".13 Apr 12:56 AM
PremiumOpinionJade Varney: A message to adults from someone who grew up in the social media ageOPINION: An average 14-year-old in New Zealand spends about five hours a day online.12 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand10-hour standoff: Burst pipe as teens occupy Auckland youth justice facility roof10 Apr 09:14 AM
New ZealandFree period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?06 Apr 04:53 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Sale of vapes should be treated more like alcohol and cigarettes05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAndrew Twidle: The simple KiwiSaver step that could transform teens' futures04 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumLifestyleMy daughter died. This is what no one tells you about the first year of grief31 Mar 09:00 PM
AucklandCouncillors condemn ‘unacceptable’ Mt Albert street violence after new footage shows chaosWitness footage shows the scale of the disorder and violence.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barbering saved my life': Meet the young business owner making a big differenceThe 21-year-old's chair is a safe space where clients open up about mental health. 21 Mar 05:02 PM
TalanoaFrom the 80s to today - how three generations embraced PolyfestNiuean-Kiwi singer Malcolm Lakatani is proud to see young people embracing their cultures.21 Mar 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow a 22-year-old taking in five siblings led to a powerful new NZ filmDawn's inspired by a 3am police raid on director Jasmine Day's South Auckland home.20 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleWhy focusing on what kids do well could benefit us all What are the broader impacts of strengths-based education?20 Mar 07:00 PM
AucklandPolice urgently searching for missing 15-year-old girlTracey was last seen in Conifer Grove, South Auckland, on February 27.20 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandUnidentified young man praised for acts to save people trapped in surf at notorious beach 'The young man deserves a commendation; he risked his life.'16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina Colombié: The social media debate is missing the most important voicesMany students want clearer guidance from parents and support from schools.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mateThe teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.16 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandSocial Investment Agency deputy chief quits amid bullying investigationKylie Reiri quit the Social Investment Agency in February while under a probe.15 Mar 11:33 PM
SportWatch: Manu Champs light up the Viaduct, new splash kings and queens are crownedCelebrity competitors like JManGo, Piri Weepu and Peter Gordon thrilled fans.14 Mar 07:41 AM
OpinionThe quiet confidence gap in our classroomsAre narrow academic benchmarks behind rising levels of low self-esteem in students?13 Mar 07:00 PM
CyclingCrankworx riders thrill young fansEducational psychologist says the event inspires purpose in students’ learning.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of long nights': Hawke's Bay students prepare for shot at global robotics stardomWe stand on the precipice of a robot-reliant future. These are the kids who'll build them.12 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandSex talk: Teacher asked boarding students inappropriate questions to help them wind down at nightDiscussions included: 'Would you sleep with an absolute 10 out of 10 if she was crazy as?'11 Mar 06:00 AM
World500 teens gatecrash sweet 16th party, riot squad and police helicopter deployedGatecrashers reportedly threw cans of alcohol at police officers.07 Mar 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: How long will we let tech profits outweigh kids' safety online?OPINION: A study of 2.5m people links earlier smartphones to worse youth mental health.06 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuElection 2026: Familiar name to bid for Tāmaki Makaurau seat held by Oriini KaiparaTwo are vying for the Labour nomination and the party is yet to confirm its candidate.06 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘My dream’: Young Rotorua squash star to wear the Silver FernShe will debut for New Zealand in the 2026 Junior Trans Tasman Test Team. 05 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandGym, tech and hope: Inside the new Hastings hub backing 360 young people'Imagine a space where every young person who walks in the door feels seen and welcomed.'05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRetailer faces prison time for allegedly selling nitrous oxide canistersPolice allege the man ignored repeated warnings to stop selling the substance.04 Mar 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it mostOPINION: Psychological distress now affects 14.3% of Kiwis, nearly double in 5 years.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Path to dependence': 61% of high-risk teens need a vape 'first thing' - study'Alarmingly, most regular users reported using very high-nicotine devices.'26 Feb 04:00 PM
