New ZealandPolice watchdog slams investigation into officer who struck two youths who were not resisting arrestThe watchdog says police 'pre-emptively exonerated' the officer.10 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandNew centre gives troubled youth a chance to stay out of jailAmelia Trotter's long-term vision is fast becoming a reality.09 Aug 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathroomsIt comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.09 Aug 11:10 PM
PoliticsPrincipals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkableCountries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.08 Aug 10:39 PM
PoliticsWhat is the best way to really tackle youth offending?Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.07 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuBear hugs spreading joy to vulnerable kidsKnit World customers donate 2500 bears to Mike King's I Am Hope charity.06 Aug 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a differencePoliticians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Gordon: Tough on crime begets more violent crimeOPINION: NZ's lust for punishment is making matters worse, says a criminology lecturer.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana Clement: The best tools to make your money work for youOpinion: Money Month is a great time to get started on personal financial skills.05 Aug 05:00 PM
World'Chaotic scene': Popular livestreamer's giveaway turns into riot in New YorkPolice arrested 65 people at Manhattan's Union Square as a tech giveaway got ugly.05 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandTeen killer walks free after murder conviction quashed, manslaughter admittedHanara was 14 when he knifed a homeless man, who died of his injuries at the scene.04 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandConnor Whitehead death: Killer weeps in dock as dad says 'I take pity on you’Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead in Christchurch in 2021.04 Aug 12:11 AM
LifestyleChinese teenagers’ smartphone use to get two-hours-a-day limitRaft of restrictions aimed at cutting down on number of children addicted to technology.02 Aug 08:01 PM
KahuChildrens Commissioner: We just need to take one whānau, one mokopuna at a timeUN committee concerned by number of tamariki Māori in detention facilities.02 Aug 06:30 PM
WorldTrolls attack baby-faced police recruits for looking too youngStudent police officers can apply aged 17, but must be 18 to join the force.02 Aug 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Hard-working people in fear of their lives': Youth gang burglars jailedZac Edmonds and Quest Outlawz Williams, AKA Nepe, have been jailed.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew study: How did NZ’s extreme summer affect our young people?Researchers to track young Kiwis' wellbeing after summer's extreme weather events.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay’s champion karate kid takes her inspiring message to the worldTeenager Aliah Catacutan has set her sights on the world karate champs in Japan.31 Jul 01:43 AM
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
