New ZealandTeen sentenced for sexual abuse committed 'hundreds of times' over 18 monthsVictim told court: 'I was only a little child when everything happened.'27 Oct 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'26 Oct 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Dunedin city leaders call for support as vulnerable teen discharged with no home to go to'Our city should be judged by how it treats people and this poor boy needs help.'25 Oct 09:35 PM
LifestyleSeven tips for parents dealing with teens and screensConflicts around digital use have become more common in families nowadays.25 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information after teen assaulted in Havelock NorthA 41-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault against a female aged 12-16.24 Oct 02:33 AM
KahuMidwife who exposed Oranga Tamariki uplift scandal diesRipeka Ormsby was the 'quiet hero' behind significant child welfare reforms.23 Oct 05:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harmParents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."22 Oct 02:49 AM
CrimeTeen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.20 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBook review: Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel, Nineteen StepsReview: The star's debut novel delves into themes of overcoming tragedy.20 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many daysOne of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.19 Oct 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Pointless teen drama' spurred young couple to cause 18yo pedestrian's death, Crown says as trial beginsConnor Boyd, 18, was fatally run over in 2022.16 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandPolice dog bites school boy out running with PE classThe incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.13 Oct 03:36 AM
New Zealand'I just shot the pigs': Mother's message to ram-raiding sons fleeing policeWoman planned to divert police by doing a shooting, so her kids could avoid arrest.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive Whanganui teenagers achieve top Girl Guiding award'It was an incredible experience.'11 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youthThe judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.10 Oct 09:11 PM
New Zealand11-year-old skateboarder shows off skills at Bay Skate; special message for young Hawke’s Bay wāhineThe 11-year-old skate sensation swept up at Bay Skate on Thursday.09 Oct 12:47 AM
CrimeKids rode in boot in stolen car joyridePolice referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.08 Oct 11:23 PM
CrimePolice bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stopTwo police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.08 Oct 07:56 PM
New ZealandThe world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiakiNoah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.08 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuEarly voting numbers lagging behind last electionAbout 260,000 fewer votes had been cast by Wednesday when compared to 2020.05 Oct 08:04 PM
New Zealand‘Sick and twisted’: Otago students bite leg off duck in flat initiationMore details have emerged of the antics of students partaking in flat initiations.05 Oct 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Anxious, overwhelming': Thousands of Kiwi kids sign petition for four-day school weekStudents are saying they're overwhelmed and struggling with their mental health.04 Oct 04:32 AM
CrimeMan killed in Auckland bus station stabbing named; 16yo pleads not guilty to murderThe young defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland for the first time today.03 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandThe young Hawke’s Bay rockstars who won Bandquest’s best original songThey met at kindergarten and started banging on buckets when they were just 7 years old.03 Oct 05:01 PM
OpinionMike King: New Zealand’s youth deserve action, not empty promisesOPINION: The mental wellbeing of our young people has been pushed to the back-burner.03 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMy daughter was diagnosed with dementia at 37 – it tore our family apartChristine Rendall watched as her daughter ceased to be herself.29 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandEx-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victimsThe school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.29 Sep 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election seasonOPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.29 Sep 01:41 AM
KahuEducators vital for the continuation of te reo Māori, study highlightsEarly childhood educators play a major role in preserving te reo.28 Sep 04:15 PM
New Zealand‘It can be so overwhelming’: Child mental health professionals speak outA major public appeal has been launched to raise $1 million for a new outpatient facility.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandColenso students’ artwork on show at Te Papa"The beautiful thing about working with young people is they will always surprise you."25 Sep 11:14 PM
KahuFundraiser for teen cancer kid in Kerikeri on SaturdayA day later would have been catastrophic for Julius Webb, doctors said.25 Sep 10:20 PM
