New ZealandBreaking 'Bad': No easy fix, no silver bullet - so what will it take to curb youth crime?Journalist Anna Leask looks into how Australian communities are tackling youth crime.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBreaking 'Bad' - prisons just don't work for usEddy was a youth offender who did time in juvenile detention. He turned his life around - but not because he was locked up. Video / Corey FlemingWatch30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBreaking 'Bad': How could New Zealand curb its youth crime crisis?Herald senior journalist Anna Leask investigates youth crime initiatives in Australia.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandViews of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategyA Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.28 Apr 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national eventThe club placed 11th overall, the club’s highest standing at the event in its history.25 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldFive boys charged over Sydney church stabbingFive youths have been charged over stabbing of Orthodox Christian bishop.25 Apr 12:46 AM
New Zealand'Learn from our ancestors': Teen's Anzac speech calls out Kiwis for divisivenessA young Rotorua leader has delivered a powerful message during his Anzac Day speech.25 Apr 12:28 AM
New ZealandUnjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicleThe young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.24 Apr 12:04 AM
WorldPrestigious student claims he broke skulls of roommates with hammer while sleepwalkingThe teen also said he was 'on a mission' to protect himself from a zombie apocalypse.21 Apr 05:17 AM
New ZealandCambridge junior cyclists off to China for track world champsSchuler is the current junior sprint and 500m time trial national champion.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds turn up for opening of $1.2m skateparkThe controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.15 Apr 06:33 AM
KahuUniversity of Auckland targets entrance parity for Māori and Pacific learners'This would be a sector-leading approach, the first of this kind domestically.'14 Apr 07:15 PM
New ZealandYouth employment in Hauraki celebrates successThe Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.13 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu College student leaders ready for new challengesTe Awamutu College student leadership ready for the challenge.11 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crashThe 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.11 Apr 06:58 AM
New Zealand'Boot camps won't work': Advisers claim softer approach betterAdvisers claim hardcore boot camps for troubled teens won't work.10 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandTears as Youth Council cut'Everyone works or interacts with young people in some way.'09 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldNigerians charged with sextortion after Australian boy’s suicide'We’ve seen a huge spike in sextortion cases, which are up nearly 400 per cent.'07 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandTeen's sentence for raping two girls is to pay $3k 'gesture of goodwill'He took one girl's virginity and raped the other as she slept.06 Apr 06:44 PM
EntertainmentInterested in film? A new fund offers support to hopeful film-makersPromising students in Australia And New Zealand can apply for support of up to $3000.05 Apr 01:39 AM
New ZealandInclusive youth holiday programme comes to HamiltonApplications are now open for the 2024 To the Front Kirikiriroa youth music programme.04 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandStudents as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programmeRubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool stand-downs and suspensions jump on back of worsening student behaviourStudent behaviour is worsening, with Covid measures having played a role.01 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldUK parents will learn role social media played in child’s deathPlatforms that fail to comply face fines - $21b for a company like Meta.01 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandGisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ driversGisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.31 Mar 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Filtering out the porn; why classroom behaviour is getting worseOPINION: 'Our new Government has an opportunity to demonstrate compassion.'30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity binds together after teens threaten library for monthsBehaviour forces library to shorten its hours and roster staff on in pairs.29 Mar 11:41 PM
Talanoa'Be prepared to seize every opportunity at any given time'Eseta Rasmussen, 16, travelled to New York for a UN conference on women empowerment.27 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuGovt commits to continuing free period products programme$2.9m for the scheme will continue to benefit around 200,000 students.25 Mar 01:05 AM
CrimeYoung murder victim died in mum's arms as primary school students walked homeThe killing was one of two murder allegations Tamati Simpson initially faced.25 Mar 12:15 AM
KahuPositive outcomes are better for our community - Minister McKeeMinister wants outcome focus on rangatahi courts review.24 Mar 10:15 PM
LifestyleGen Z's gross laundry habit revealedA new report shows a surprising number of people are guilty of this.24 Mar 09:57 PM
LifestyleIt's time to talk teen-friendly skincareAnti-ageing ingredients aren't good for young skin. Here's what to do.23 Mar 05:30 PM