New ZealandDemio bandits: Children as young as 10 behind spate of car theftsNineteen Mazda Demios stolen in one city - in just one weekend.09 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandFirst thousand days crucial for lifelong mental health, new report saysDoes adulthood begin at 25? Brain development research sparks call for health overhaul.09 May 05:50 AM
New Zealand$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announcedAnnouncement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.07 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandWould-be thieves escape after failed ram raidA police dog unit was unable to find those responsible.07 May 08:36 PM
CrimeHe was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainantAccusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives06 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandSkin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisonersNew funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.06 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandConversation with a 14yo ram raider - what he said before the police arrivedWaiting for police to arrive, alleged ram raider - 14 - talks to journalist David Fisher.05 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandRam-raid youths need understanding not prisonChildren as young as 7 have been arrested in the raids.05 May 05:55 AM
New ZealandDad on ram raid son, 14: 'He will kill someone - or himself'A distressed dad speaks of his son, who he says has carried out more than 20 ram raids.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHomemade Taser, brawl and vandalism: Boycott likely as bus stop violence escalatesFrightened drivers say they are reaching a tipping point of taking strike action.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand100 teens in Wellington street brawl, throw cans at policeIt took about 35 officers to clear the area.01 May 04:36 AM
Crime'You break my shop, you break my heart': Young couple's ram raid nightmare"[Police] can't prosecute them because they are minors. They do it again and again ..."30 Apr 08:29 PM
New Zealand'Distressing and complex': Police minister responds to youth crime spikeAt least 45 children or teens are allegedly behind eight recent crimes and ram raids.30 Apr 08:22 PM
LifestyleGen Z v Millennials: The Gen Z words you probably don't knowThe Herald's resident Gen Zs give their Millennial coworkers a vibe check.29 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandPolice recover stolen property after overnight ram raid near Auckland AirportOne youth with a broken leg was located by police, but four others are yet to be found.29 Apr 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDr Andrew Dickson: The Govt has torpedoed my disabled kid's return to schoolOPINION: Dr Andrew Dickson on why kids need to keep wearing face masks at school.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTracey Edmonds: My daughter was sexually assaulted. This is how we can stop people like serial rapistsA teenager who raped and sexually violated multiple girls avoided jail at his sentencing.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian killed: Two 18yos charged after alleged Auckland hit-and-runThe incident occurred at 2.35am on Sunday.29 Apr 02:21 PM
New ZealandFour teens in custody after alleged attempted shoplifting in ManurewaPublic detained four youths, aged 14-15, after the Manurewa convenience store incident.29 Apr 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Generation of hopelessness': Why Kiwi kids are turning to crimeThere are no bad kids, only hurt ones, youth worker says, and Covid hasn't helped.29 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandA group of kids, the youngest aged 12, caught breaking into carsThey were caught interfering with vehicles in the Waikanae Beach area in the early hours.29 Apr 03:51 AM
EducationMarewa Kindergarten's young photographers stage first exhibition"Through the Eyes of a Child" is an exhibition of 33 photographs taken by kindy tamariki.29 Apr 12:46 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General to investigate mental health services for young peopleIt comes after National raised concerns about Government investment in the sector.28 Apr 11:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Brazen ram-raid - cars driven into and through mall, shops ransacked'There must be an element of thrill-seeking involved.'26 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeService station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised menMan's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.25 Apr 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Follow your passion': The bad advice that makes you unhappierThe expectations we set can end up hurting our contentment, Matt Heath says.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand4yo found unrestrained in car driven by teen accused of hit and runThe driver also allegedly fled police during the incident.24 Apr 03:10 AM
New Zealand'I felt like I was suffocating': Teen's inspiring story after post-lockdown bluesFrankie Perry, 16, says mental health support from Whetū Marewa has helped her confidence.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily builds iPhone headstone for teen 'always' on her phoneAn Auckland teenager's iPhone headstone has been praised for its uniqueness.21 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandDaily vaping among teens: Māori record highest ratesDespite increased use, vaping is still considered a better alternative to smoking19 Apr 06:00 PM
LifestyleWarning after boy swallows 'dangerous' toyA 2-year boy had holes in his digestive system after swallowing a popular toy.16 Apr 01:10 AM
WorldUkrainian mum's pain watching daughter's burial on phoneThe grieving mum, whose husband was also killed, couldn't watch the burial to the end.15 Apr 10:59 PM
Talanoa'Big Poppa': Ōtara youth worker Allan Va'a rememberedSouth Aucklanders are honouring the life of dedicated youth worker Allan Va'a.15 Apr 09:10 PM
LifestyleApril Ieremia's next big challenge: 'It's time to get moving'Women's Weekly: Former Silver Fern and broadcaster has been staying out of the spotlight.15 Apr 05:00 PM