New ZealandNZ youth losing out in health, education, jobsNZ has one of the highest school dropout rates, with the sixth-lowest high-school completion rate in the developed world, a report has found.30 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNot cheap taking the kidsWhen do children stop being children? The answer varies - at the Auckland Zoo, it's age 15, while on Air New Zealand flights, it's age 12. 27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandStudent splashed with meths has surgery for severe burnsA high school student has undergone surgery after suffering severe burns from a technology class assignment gone wrong this morning.23 Mar 04:08 AM
New ZealandSon dobs in drink-drive mum to policeA teenager who feared for the safety of his sister and her friend took his drink-driving mother's keys and a bottle of gin, then called police. 22 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeen heroes bullied for rescuing beaten officerThe two sisters who rescued Tuakau policeman John Connolly from a savage beating say they are being bullied out of town.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandSikh daggers testing schoolsThe Human Rights Commission has been asked to clarify whether a Sikh student should be allowed to wear a ceremonial dagger to school.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTweenies turned off by 'gross' sexy images"Tween" girls are making informed decisions about sexualised popular culture, a study finds. 19 Mar 03:00 PM