'My life is gone': My daughter took her own life. Months later my wife was dead
UK Dad shares the heartbreaking details of the day his life came crashing down.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromYouth
'I don’t blame her': Mum of murdered trans teen wants to meet family of killer
'I’d like to understand more about how their life was, and what they went through.'
Banned from advertising: Vape and tobacco companies target youth on social media
14 to 17-year-olds, especially Māori and Pasifika teens, are likelier to see vaping ads.
Tragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take action
Dysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.
Māori and Pasifika infants and toddlers made up 55% of meningitis cases last year
Meningococcal disease cases among Kiwi teens and young adults have risen by 88 per cent.
'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victim
Blenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.
Young people on jobseeker benefits need sanctions - Paula Bennett
OPINION: How can we accept that 34,000 young people are on benefits.
The small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the Year
Contestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.
'We will miss your beautiful smile': Tribute to teen killed in Muriwai Beach crash
Madison Chamberlain was killed in a ute crash on Sunday.
Silence to sharing: New sexual harm support service carries on decades-long police legacy
The Hawke's Bay organisation launched this month.
Youth encouraged to attend Māori King's Hui ā Motu
Rangatahi encouraged to attend hui to make their voices heard.
'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker
Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.
Kāpiti College student claims podium spot in national running competition
Jack Gregory did well in the NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Championships.
'Gibberish': Teacher bans 32 popular teen phrases from classroom
On God, no cap, this teacher is standing on business.
'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teen
Judge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.
Mum claims only thing OT taught her son was 'how to become a good ram-raider'
Mum is desperate for the return of her son from Oranga Tamariki.
What kids who commit serious crimes have in common
Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.
Longtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youth
A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.
500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays
Judicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?
Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?
Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.
Govt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changes
Teachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.
Why Gen Z’s ‘really annoying’ lack of work ethic is a problem
The new generation is challenging office norms and work ethic, for better or for worse.
Auckland couple going without to help homeless youth
Pair are making the first 24/7 emergency youth centre in the country.
'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work
“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."
Volunteering work earns Carla Donson honour
Donson first started volunteering when she was 14.
'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
Auckland chess prodigy bags two medals at international champs
Luna Lu only started playing chess two years ago.
'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
South Auckland school lights up national power competition
Clendon Park School win Engineering NZ's Wonder Project Power Challenge.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Over 50 burgers, 100 wings and 28 pizzas: What it took to get youth off OT roofs
Oranga Tamariki have revealed the meals that helped coaxed youths off the roof.
Why Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into Covid
OPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.