New ZealandOranga Tamariki blunder: Mother in case of mistaken identity offered more compensationA mother wants OT to be accountable for mistaking her for another woman for 20 years.29 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTwist in case of teen who reappeared after going missing four years agoMan detained and questioned by police over disappearance of teen.29 Jul 03:25 AM
New Zealand'It's really scary': Autistic gymnast on managing meltdowns at 10Three years ago, Christchurch dad Rob and his wife Carla were at breaking point.28 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeDeadlocked: Trial for 16yo accused of murdering 17yo friend over Facebook spat derailedDimetrius Pairama, 17, died five years ago after she was forced to hang herself.28 Jul 05:19 AM
New ZealandWellington’s Frank Kitts Park playground upgrade downscaledOne option under consideration would return the waterfront land to a piece of lawn.28 Jul 02:14 AM
CrimeAccused labelled 'bitter wingman' and 'vulnerable' bystander as murder trial wraps upDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself in July 2018.26 Jul 09:02 AM
New ZealandUniversity course completion rates lowest since 2014Course completion rates dropped from a high of 89 per cent in 2020.26 Jul 02:03 AM
KahuWe change the world one student, one act of research, one whānau at a time.Education is changing and we need to change with it.25 Jul 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's in chaos - the latest portfolio shuffle proves itOpinion: Kiri Allan has gone and she will take Labour with her.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’OPINION: NZ First claims it will save us from "racism and separatism".24 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime16yo accused in torture-murder trial was 'vulnerable to exploitation', expert testifiesDemetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.24 Jul 05:49 AM
New ZealandThe 26-year-old Northland boy who has become the face of economics in NZPeople complained about all the badges on my blazer, it shows you 'the sort of kid I was.'23 Jul 09:00 PM
KahuMoko Tepania wins global award for mahi promoting youth in politicsTepania is one of five winners of the One Young World Politician of the Year Award.22 Jul 07:35 AM
KahuRacism and early school leaving link with Māori youthDiscrimination faced by Māori youth leads to emotional distress, erodes self-esteem.21 Jul 03:39 AM
KahuGovernment’s new ram raid criminal offence ‘knee jerk reaction’The Government is following the polls in its new strategy for young ram raiders.20 Jul 08:54 PM
LifestyleWhen is unlimited screen time for kids okay?Managing a child’s screen time when they’re home sick has taken on a whole new dimension.20 Jul 12:55 AM
KahuMana-enhancing app supporting mental health and wellbeing of rangatahiA new app aims to engage rangatahi to better support their mental health.20 Jul 12:30 AM
PoliticsChildren’s Commissioner ‘frustrated’ at Govt plans for more youth ‘prison-like facilities’It comes as a NZ delegation to the UN speaks of reducing youth secure care facilities.19 Jul 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallThe new generation's coming for your vinyl collection - and not because they want to listen to itOpinion: I never expected to see old records on my 12-year-old granddaughter’s wall.18 Jul 03:10 AM
CrimeComments about pimples prompted 16yo murder defendant to help torture 17yo 'best friend'Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to hang herself after hours of torture.18 Jul 01:52 AM
KahuLady Tureiti Moxon: Act's justice policy is racist rhetoric and won't solve the youth problemThe Act Party has dipped into its past to inflict more colonial policy.18 Jul 12:54 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policyIt comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.18 Jul 12:09 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins facing questions on political motives after bungled announcementChris Hipkins has historically criticised the use of rhetoric in commentary on crime.18 Jul 12:00 AM
Crime'I did some bad things', 16yo accused of teen's torture and forced hanging told detectiveDimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to hang herself five years ago this month.17 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandWhite Cross saga a symptom of healthcare crisis, poverty advocate saysMany parents were shocked about the $49 fee for a medical visit for kids under 14.14 Jul 03:49 AM
Crime'I saw a dead body': Another child witness testifies at teen torture-murder trial, says defendant confessedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.12 Jul 07:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmma Priest: Why ‘getting tough on crime’ doesn’t workScaremongering in an election year is sadly predictable.11 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeWitness: 'Unhinged' woman, not 16yo defendant, orchestrated murder of teen forced to hang herselfAuckland teen Dimetrius Pairama was tortured and killed five years ago.11 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandPathways not punishment: Youth support workers question Act's new law and order policy“What we do in our youth justice houses works.”10 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: The 'soft on crime' debate - should we use a Swat team, not KFC, to get kids off roof?OPINION: The Greens and Act offer plain choices in this election.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBush calls on ex top police brass to support change at Oranga TamarikiBush is overseeing the independent review of the OT-run residences and community homes.10 Jul 05:53 AM
Crime17yo forced to choose how to die: Witness changes testimony about defendant's appetite for killingMurder victim Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to decide how she wanted to die.10 Jul 02:37 AM
KahuKids Don’t Come with a Manual Episode 4: Dealing with ADHD, PTSD and anxietyHow do you deal with a child diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD and anxiety?09 Jul 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Not enough to be a bystander’: Students speak up against racismSeven out of 22 semifinalists from families identifying as Indian or South Asian.09 Jul 02:08 AM
