New ZealandWatch: Dramatic scenes as Dunedin's Castle St turns into Guy Fawkes 'warzone'Three males were arrested and taken to the Dunedin Custody Unit.06 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police officers, firefighters targeted in Scarfies’ fireworks shootoutA 20-year-old man was held overnight after fireworks were aimed at officers.04 Nov 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Hopeless and helpless': What's driving our youth mental health crisis and why social media is an 'amplifier'New reports shed light on how social media can harm but also help young people.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teachShe proceeded with an application to become his caregiver, despite advice against it.28 Oct 03:59 AM
WellingtonWatch: Speeding car full of teens crashes into Plimmerton propertyThe video shows the car losing control and careening into a fence.28 Oct 12:21 AM
TalanoaOn The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factorThe 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.27 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I know that's a luxury': Anna Mowbray is raising her five kids without phones and backing social media banThe Zuru co-founder says her five children won’t get phones until age 15 or 16.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing outside school leaves victim and family 'heartbroken and confused'The victim's mother posted on social media in the hope of getting some answers.24 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMore a resort than student digs: First look inside new UniLodge Auckland CentralAshton Mitchell architect Cliff Paul's stylish new Auckland CBD tower for uni students.22 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Fatal double trap deals devastating blow in Connect 4 tournamentReporter Sumayya is in Auckland, where a raging Connect 4 competition is pitting neighbour against neighbour and brother against sister. Who will be the champion? Video / KKNWatch19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe after teen park fight leaves one injuredBoth schools linked to those involved are helping with the investigation.17 Oct 06:58 AM
New Zealand'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prizeHer diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.14 Oct 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumSportNo social media and a footy ball for a teddy: The making of a league prodigyHis parents banned social media until 18 to keep him grounded and focused.13 Oct 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLonely adolescents falling for romantic relationships with AI chatbots Current rules allow 13-year-olds to spend hours building bonds with chatbots.12 Oct 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandGore’s youngest ever mayor re-elected after term of ‘horrible’ internal conflicts, no confidence voteBen Bell made history as the district’s youngest-ever mayor in 2022, but things soured.11 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe worst ages to drink alcohol, according to scienceOver 65s face higher stroke risk as alcohol drives up blood pressure levels.11 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandTeen fighting aggressive cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveCancer-battling teen given weeks to live turns to traditional healing.09 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: 'There's nowhere for you to go' - Call for national youth housing strategyMore than 112,000 New Zealanders are now severely housing-deprived.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ask Groov is safe': Meet Health NZ and Sir John Kirwan's AI therapy chatbotYoung people feeling anxious or depressed can now talk to a Government-funded chatbot.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoungest face in the race: The teenager taking on local politicsShe is vying for one of six seats on the Waitākere Ranges local board.09 Oct 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'You're more than just a rugby player': Is rugby's professionalism hurting young Kiwi men?Rising stars are urged to have a life outside of the sport and always have a plan B.08 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and gloryThe Kerikeri High School band formed only last summer before hitting big stages.07 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Young drinkers still at risk from NZ's booze cultureOPINION: Alcohol-related violent crime is down but booze culture is still a problem. 06 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonGovt offers $1000 bonus to keep young Kiwis off dole, as date set to cut service for teensParents earning $65,529-plus will have to support their unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds05 Oct 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: The silent crisis – How NZ can lead the world on AI harmsOPINION: AI harms are hitting kids faster than parents and the Government can keep up.03 Oct 08:00 PM
BusinessOpenAI launches parental controls for ChatGPT after teen suicide lawsuitParents can now set hours when their child cannot use ChatGPT.30 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandNo house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in AfricaShe endured malaria, 40°C heat and the sudden loss of her father while abroad.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandConcerning driving trend for young Kiwi motorists exposedNearly one in four young drivers admits to scrolling social media while behind the wheel.25 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan avoids heftier sentence as Crown can't prove his age at time of sexual offendingAshley Owen is now aged 22, but was either 17 or 18 when he met an underage girl.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Heart of gold': Rotorua teen's act of kindness goes viralThe community is now rallying to support his US exchange dream. 19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 PM
