New ZealandPlain packs for cigarettes turn off teensWiping virtually all branding off cigarette and tobacco packets could prove crucial in turning teens off smoking, a NZ study indicates.23 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreath-testing before school rugby angers old boysPolice refused seven people entry after breath-testing visitors as they came through the gates to view one of New Zealand's oldest school rugby fixtures.22 Jun 07:01 AM
New ZealandNZ students study - and party - more than AussiesNew research has found Kiwi university students party more than their Aussie counterparts, but they also manage to fit in more study.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandStudents treated at after-ball after downing energy drinksStudents at the St Kentigern College after-ball party were treated by paramedics after becoming ill from drinking large quantities of Red Bull.19 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop brains only - varsities cut class sizesPlaces at many popular universities will be restricted next year to students who gain top marks at high school.17 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast weekend for Dunedin pub GardiesDunedin student pub The Garden Tavern, known as Gardies, will close its doors for the final time this weekend after being sold to Otago University this year.16 Jun 09:16 PM
World'Happy slapping' craze caused pensioner's deathMembers of a UK 'Happy Slapping' gang have admitted killing a retired care worker in front of his young granddaughter.16 Jun 08:55 PM
LifestyleIs this the start of a backlash against circumcision?The Royal Dutch Medical Association has adopted the view that the circumcision of underage boys violates their human rights.14 Jun 10:25 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Overachieving kids testing edge of reasonClimbing Everest one minute, circumnavigating the globe the next. It's enough to make any adult feel inadequate.14 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldTeen sailor to attempt second round-the-world bidThe parents of US sailor Abby Sunderland have defended the 16-year-old's doomed circumnavigation attempt.13 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeachers in sex and porn shameFive teachers disciplined for offences ranging from sex with students to watching porn in a classroom have had their identities protected.12 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoP girls report high rates of chlamydiaBay of Plenty girls aged 15 to 19 are suffering from some of the highest rates of chlamydia in the country.12 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandTeen threatens officer with nailgunA teenager on home detention chased a police officer with a nailgun in the Otago town of Cromwell early this morning, before crashing during a police pursuit.12 Jun 02:19 AM
New ZealandGirls of 12 working in 'young red light area', say policePolice are worried by a rise in underage prostitution in downtown Auckland, where girls as young as 12 are selling themselves for sex.11 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandRise in underage prostitutes working Auckland streetsPolice say increasing numbers of girls as young as 12 are working as prostitutes in Auckland's city centre.11 Jun 07:26 AM
