KahuSmokefree challenge: Put People before Profit campaign has gained widespread supportHāpai Te Hauora will present a 45,000-signature petition to Parliament today.12 Dec 06:53 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki staff and three youths injured in fight at justice facilityFive young people - all over the age of 17 - instigated the fight.12 Dec 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go furtherOPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Braunias'Why do you have to be so useless?': How Christmas changes when kids become teens'To be a teenager is to be foreground, the star of the house.'08 Dec 07:00 PM
EntertainmentLive: New Zealand Youth Film Festival winners revealedThe young Kiwis aspiring to be the next Jane Campion or Taika Waititi have been announced.08 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandWell-known Kāpiti doctor set to retireDr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.07 Dec 10:13 PM
CrimeHouse of horrors: Woman who tortured teen murder victim sentencedThe now-adult defendant, who was 16 at the time, won't face retrial for murder.06 Dec 12:12 AM
Kahu'Ticking boxes': Return of charter schools tempting due to MoE red tapeThe principal of a former flagship charter school is considering switching back.05 Dec 09:39 PM
KahuWater polo tournament proves popularRegistrations of Māori and Pacific teams overwhelm organisers.04 Dec 05:26 PM
New ZealandWellbeing festival to see in New YearA huge festival will be held in Tahawai to bring in the New Year.03 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandHastings Boys’ headmaster to be farewelled at his school on WednesdaySchool announces funeral details for "beloved headmaster, leader, boss, peer and friend".01 Dec 02:41 AM
EntertainmentDunedin-born teen Niamh Crooks in "total shock" at songwriting winOver 100 Kiwis entered the national competition.29 Nov 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘They even took the fly spray’: Youth initiative undeterred after theft of equipmentProject Patu’s new building was stripped of nearly everything.29 Nov 04:30 AM
KahuThe Game of Hope: A symbol of hope and desperately needed support for those in needThree organisations are joining forces to fundraise in a meaningful way this Christmas.27 Nov 08:35 PM
KahuDavid Seymour: I think kura hourua is a wonderful nameAct leader wants charter schools back on the books by 2025.27 Nov 05:48 PM
New ZealandAnxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young KiwisKids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.27 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessCrimson's Jamie Beaton: 'If I stumble, there will be daggers thrown at me'Crimson Education founder Jamie Beaton talks to Paula Bennett.25 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schoolsMany NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?25 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandLife imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judgeInstead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.25 Nov 01:00 AM
KahuGrowing Up in NZ study: Improving mental health needs to include all rangatahi Māori NZ Study says courageous action needed for improving Māori rangatahi mental health23 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, undergoes surgery after police dog released on himBut the IPCA has found the use of the dog was justified.23 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly distressing': Teen attacked with 'prison napalm' at youth justice facilityIt is the latest in a string of incidents at the facility.22 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuTraditional way of parenting revivedThe traditional Māori way of parenting is what the Hapū Māmā Wānanga Wahakura thrives on.21 Nov 10:18 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was gonna die': Young father battles rare brain conditionThere is no treatment in New Zealand, so the young dad of three has to sell his house.21 Nov 06:48 PM
New Zealand'No one stopped to help': Girl allegedly stabbed after getting off Christchurch bus'She never wants to bus again, emotionally not too good.'20 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandStudent roulette: Online gambling by pupils at NZ secondary schools ‘concerning’A Herald investigation revealed the extent of students' gambling during school hours.20 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldTop Aussie cop's son dies at 'schoolies' after alleged hit and run'Deepest possible sympathies': Driver’s mother released a statement on Saturday afternoon.20 Nov 01:32 AM
World‘I warned Mark Zuckerberg teens weren’t safe on Instagram – he ignored me’Arturo Béjar said Instagram is 'categorically not' appropriate for children.19 Nov 08:03 PM
WorldBritish teen who killed army veteran gets two years in youth detention centreOmar Moumeche attacked Dennis Clarke, a former soldier of the Sherwood Foresters regiment.18 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandNew report shows schools are struggling to deal with sexual violenceThe report includes testimonies from 300 youths describing their experiences.17 Nov 10:18 PM
KahuGuidelines to help youth quit vaping releasedAround 1 in 5 high school students are now regular vapers.16 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandAlbany bus station killing: 16-year-old murder-accused battles to keep name secretThe teen denies carrying out the killing that shocked commuters on September 18.16 Nov 02:15 AM
Kahu'Tough nut': Six-year-old Major fighting for life as whānau pray for tamariki'Cheeky' boy fighting for his life in Starship children’s hospital after a hit-and-run.15 Nov 07:06 AM
New ZealandTāngarākau campground murder: Forensic evidence alone proves teen killed camper, Crown claimsAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping last year in remote Taranaki.15 Nov 06:00 AM