World'My life is gone': My daughter took her own life. Months later my wife was deadUK Dad shares the heartbreaking details of the day his life came crashing down.05 Feb 03:41 AM
World'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.'04 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandBanned from advertising: Vape and tobacco companies target youth on social media14 to 17-year-olds, especially Māori and Pasifika teens, are likelier to see vaping ads.04 Feb 04:29 AM
BusinessTragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take actionDysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.02 Feb 02:21 AM
KahuMāori and Pasifika infants and toddlers made up 55% of meningitis cases last yearMeningococcal disease cases among Kiwi teens and young adults have risen by 88 per cent.29 Jan 05:35 PM
New Zealand'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victimBlenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.27 Jan 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettYoung people on jobseeker benefits need sanctions - Paula BennettOPINION: How can we accept that 34,000 young people are on benefits.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the YearContestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'We will miss your beautiful smile': Tribute to teen killed in Muriwai Beach crashMadison Chamberlain was killed in a ute crash on Sunday.26 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandSilence to sharing: New sexual harm support service carries on decades-long police legacyThe Hawke's Bay organisation launched this month.20 Jan 05:00 PM
KahuYouth encouraged to attend Māori King's Hui ā MotuRangatahi encouraged to attend hui to make their voices heard.18 Jan 09:19 PM
New Zealand'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attackerJaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.18 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandKāpiti College student claims podium spot in national running competitionJack Gregory did well in the NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Championships.17 Jan 12:29 AM
Lifestyle'Gibberish': Teacher bans 32 popular teen phrases from classroomOn God, no cap, this teacher is standing on business.15 Jan 10:22 PM
Crime'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teenJudge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.12 Jan 06:00 PM
KahuMum 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.12 Jan 05:45 AM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLongtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youthA small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.10 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationGovt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changesTeachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.09 Jan 09:25 PM
LifestyleWhy Gen Z’s ‘really annoying’ lack of work ethic is a problemThe new generation is challenging office norms and work ethic, for better or for worse.07 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland couple going without to help homeless youthPair are making the first 24/7 emergency youth centre in the country.02 Jan 09:57 PM
OpinionHuhana Lyndon: Now is the time for unityOpinion: 'I propose 2024 is a year for kotahitanga.'01 Jan 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVolunteering work earns Carla Donson honourDonson first started volunteering when she was 14.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of MeritCathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland chess prodigy bags two medals at international champsLuna Lu only started playing chess two years ago.28 Dec 01:56 AM
New Zealand'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into storesRam raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.27 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaSouth Auckland school lights up national power competitionClendon Park School win Engineering NZ's Wonder Project Power Challenge.26 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOver 50 burgers, 100 wings and 28 pizzas: What it took to get youth off OT roofsOranga Tamariki have revealed the meals that helped coaxed youths off the roof.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into CovidOPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.20 Dec 04:00 PM