PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpike in youth crime in Whangārei, data showsYouth crime has risen by 14 per cent in Whangārei over the last five years.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years laterThe 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.05 Mar 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness digest: Foodstuffs North Island celebrates success at annual Excellence AwardsGot business news? Email zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz or carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz.04 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules on violent death of Auckland toddlerCoroner will not hold inquest into the child abuse-related manslaughter.04 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandThe total number of ram raids last year revealedIn two years there has been a 465 per cent increase in ram raids.02 Mar 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Parents just don't know': The dark side of TikTok flooded in teenage miseryYoung people struggling with mental health are being sent to some dark places.28 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war, a year on: Children’s horrifying ‘new normal’ - and how NZ Herald donors have helpedHerald readers donated $1.9m for Ukraine last year — here's the impact of your donation.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hungry, cold’ Dunedin 8-year-old found by searchersOfficers were called to reports of a missing child at Signal Hill Reserve.23 Feb 11:26 PM
WorldThe possible trigger that caused rottweilers to attack Sydney newbornExperts have contested claims the dogs attacked the baby "without reason".23 Feb 07:11 AM
OpinionCensorship and eradication: Has George Orwell's frightening prediction come true?Opinion: The censorship of history is an attempt to enforce a single viewpoint.22 Feb 11:00 PM
WorldNeighbours reported rottweilers to council before baby mauled to deathMia Jade Riley was asleep in her bassinet at grandfather’s home when the attack occurred.22 Feb 07:25 PM
WorldHearing voices: Student stabs teacher to death in FranceArrested student said he heard voices telling him to kill the Spanish language teacher.22 Feb 04:44 PM
LifestyleThe common and deadly pram mistake you need to avoidShielding a baby in a pram on a hot day could be deadly, study finds.21 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandSchool principal 'very' concerned by copycats circulating 'stab for stab' fights onlineSchool principals were alerted to the post on Wednesday.19 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentRewritten: Roald Dahl kids' books remove 'fat', 'ugly', 'offensive' referencesChildren's author wrote many classics which have been rewritten to be more "inclusive".18 Feb 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Surreal': How this 'inspiring' 21-year-old just bought his first homeLiam Benfell and his partner have purchased a home in Ōwhata listed at $450k.16 Feb 04:37 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job huntersSome students have also chosen to work and support their families.15 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeCigarette heist: Trio aged 13, 14 and 16 charged with violent robbery after stolen car spikedA stolen vehicle was eventually stopped with road spikes.14 Feb 02:01 AM
WorldQuebec father recounts moments after bus hit daycare centreThe man had just parked when he saw the bus barrel through the daycare, killing two.09 Feb 09:15 PM
World6yo boy who shot teacher tried to choke another - lawyerMore details to emerge allege boy swore at staff, tried to whip students with belt.08 Feb 07:45 PM
KahuDigital tool launched to support youth struggling with mental healthThe new digital tool will help youth facing mental health issues.08 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandStaffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attemptOffenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.07 Feb 08:53 PM
New ZealandSchool truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals saySchools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.07 Feb 07:37 PM
EntertainmentWhy is R&B music more explicit than ever?Mary J. Blige: "It's all about expression."03 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandRam raiders hit West Auckland tobacco storeThe Toyota hatchback used in the raid was left dumped in front of the Wicked Habits store.03 Feb 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Oranga Tamariki kids in motels are not ‘a necessary evil’OPINION: Youth advocate says emergency housing options are a state failure.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki not meeting minimal standards for children in care - reportReports show there is no significant improvements for children in state care.01 Feb 01:03 AM
WorldAlice Springs youth hurl rocks at cars over violent weekendYouth in Alice Springs filmed hurling racial abuse, spitting and assaulting pub patrons.31 Jan 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Manifestly unjust': Life sentences thrown out for three teen killersNeurological immaturity at the time of the murders mitigated their culpability - court.27 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandCyclocross to roll into Kowhai ParkThere are plans to hold more races in the park later in the year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTeacher shot by student to sue school district, warnings ignored - lawyerStaff warned administrators three times boy had a gun and was making threats, lawyer says.25 Jan 05:04 PM
New Zealand600 motel nights: Oranga Tamariki reveal longest temporary accommodation stays for Kiwi kids in careA young person spent more than 600 days living in a motel, Oranga Tamariki has confirmed.24 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuMilitary style academy tutor: 'Students learn how to respect each other’s personal space'Discipline could be the key to turning wayward youth around - tutor.23 Jan 05:03 AM
New Zealand‘The car was driving on the footpath’: Four youths arrested after police pursuitThe car was seen driving on a footpath and the opposite side of a main road on its rims.22 Jan 01:35 AM
