New ZealandGloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labourLandmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.27 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandGloriavale principal kept quiet about teacher's sexual abuse of 9yo girlPrincipal Faithful Pilgrim argued reporting the man would have caused a teacher shortage.26 May 10:20 AM
CrimeJudge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang linksA judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.26 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandMum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her sonDespite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2022: Nearly $1b to disability sectors and changes to benefitsBenefit changes are expected to lift up to 14,000 more children out of poverty.19 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn RaidsHealth, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.19 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandComments from two 15-year-olds reveal mentality of our young ram-raidersThe key messages coming from New Zealand's young offenders.17 May 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacksBut a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.16 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandChildren's Commissioner points to inequality as social driver of ram raidsJudge Frances Eivers says child welfare and criminality are social issues.16 May 08:30 AM
New ZealandPolice called after another Auckland dairy robberyLevonia Store is the latest in a string of robberies targeting dairies.14 May 10:49 PM
LifestyleYou shall go to the ball: Student dyes dress blue for Cinderella lookCovid meant many students missed out on school balls last year but this year it's all on.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'If you don't laugh, you'll cry': Auckland liquor store ram raided two days in a rowRam raid group caused $20,000 of damage - and got away with a single bottle of spirits.13 May 10:03 PM
New Zealand'My wife was screaming': Teens allegedly pull knife in Facebook marketplace iPhone robberyThe man says his wife and young sons watched the incident unfold.13 May 03:06 AM
New ZealandIn the Loop: Did farmers really need to chop off burglar's fingertip?On this week's show, journalists discuss farm case, Netflix ads and congestion charging.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeens charged following Ormiston ram-raid robberyPolice have charged two 15-year-olds with burglary and unlawfully takes.11 May 05:01 AM
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