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Matt Doocey: Youth mental health in crisis

OPINION: National Party spokesperson on mental health calls for urgent action.

Editorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on Omicron

EDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.

Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event

Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.

Whānau Ora considering court, Waitangi Tribunal action over child vax data

Whānau Ora first asked for the data in December.

Inequity emerging early in Auckland's 5-11yo vaccine rollout

Schools are understood to play a big role in making the rollout more equitable.

'Every day of learning counts': Closing schools should be last resort, experts say

Government urged to make decisions with children at the centre.

'I've never been afraid to speak my mind': Efeso Collins commits to AKL

Efeso Collins tells why he's decided to run with or without Labour's endorsement.

Graffiti art helping girls' self-esteem

Art programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.

Kids the winner as runaway bride swaps lycra for lace in city race

Here comes the bride - and her "beautiful" bridesmaids.

Hospitalisations of US children too young for Covid vaccine soar

But the severity of illness among children amid Omicron wave seems lower than with Delta.

Cancer shock: $70k raised for talented young rugby player in two days

Hunter Donghi's family say they are overwhelmed by the support.

Michael Barnett: Attention must turn to our kids

OPINION: Auckland Business Chamber chief executive says our focus needs to shift.

Child killed in Christmas Eve dog attack

Despite undergoing surgery, the boy succumbed to his injuries.

Watch: Security officer saves baby who stopped breathing at airport

Cecilia Morales leapt over conveyor belt rollers to save the 2-month-old boy.

30 dawn dips: Teens make a splash for Christmas Day and mental health

Lots of people our age don't really talk about what's going on in their head, teen says.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: When was the last time a rangatahi spoke up to you?

It's easy to close the year thinking we've reflected upon everything.

Fast food company breached ad rules for Player of the Day award

The complainant says the Advertising Standards Authority didn't go far enough.

Feeling the heat: 'Talk is cheap, we need to act '- youth have mixed feelings about climate change

Northland's youth are speaking out about their thoughts on climate change.