New Zealand'Only game in town': Michael Baker - Delta at 'peak fitness', fears for next variantCovid's next moves will bring new challenges, says a prominent epidemiologist.28 Oct 03:53 AM
New Zealand'It feels like we're the guinea pigs': Some students nervous about return to schoolSome are glad to be back, others anxious - and they're all sick of Zoom.25 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandUp to 80,000 students could benefit from Education Ministry's high needs reviewAs many as 80,000 students could benefit from the review, Government says.22 Oct 01:57 AM
WorldCovid-19: White House details plans to vaccinate kids aged 5-11Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot in the US.20 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandWellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residenceCovid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.19 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandOne in four respondents to ECE survey say they're 'very likely' to leave over vaccine mandateResults suggest Government should focus special effort on the ECE sector, expert says.19 Oct 06:37 AM
New ZealandShot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.16 Oct 04:26 PM
WorldTeen becomes hero for finding and returning $70,000He had to drop out of school in the 7h grade to begin a taxi service with his bike.16 Oct 01:45 AM
LifestyleListen to this adorable 4yo calling NZ police inviting them to see his toysThe boy called 111 to show police his cool toys. Police dutifully obliged.16 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandSuper Saturday: What you need to know in WellingtonThere are more than a dozen events on around the region to get Wellingtonians vaccinated.14 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Cannons Creek vaccination event for Pasifika youth this Super Saturday"One of the things we do well as Pacific people is we're able to congregate communally."14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoronial delays hurt vulnerable families, MP saysCoronial delays a 'crisis' and delays distressing to grieving Kiwi families, MP says.11 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandPlea for more green time, less screen time in Term 4Green space will be key to lowering anxiety when kids return to classroom, experts say.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears grow for homeless Auckland youth affected by lockdownTeenagers as young as 14 have been needing emergency housing during lockdown.08 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandRhythm and Alps festival-goers must be vaccinatedOrganisers are urging festival-goers to get vaccinated now, not in December.07 Oct 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's okay to not be okay': Taradale teen's message to Japanese youthGroup of NZ teens using symbols of strength to spread message: "it's okay to not be okay".06 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandOhai coal battle: Meet the young person fighting the industry her small town was built onOn a mission to end mining in her small Southland town.06 Oct 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Change must come': Mixed views on Oranga Tamariki shake-upTe Pāti Māori is threatening another hīkoi if the agency does not change its act fast.29 Sep 04:35 AM
New ZealandTeen, 15, charged with murder, police speaking to kids as young as 12Police have charged a 15-year-old in a homicide investigation in Northland.28 Sep 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Where are the children in our Covid conversations?OPINION: Jacqui Southey says we can't see the impacts - because we aren't looking.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'By Māori, for Māori' expected from Oranga Tamariki reviewBig changes expected following a review into the agency being published today.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth mental health services receive $400k funding boostThe extra funding is directed towards meeting demand during the pandemic.27 Sep 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSmall Business: Lockdowns drive demand for mental health support serviceIt was like losing my turangawaewae, says not-for-profit founder Nurain Janah.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpit hoods used on 117 children, young people by policePolice used the hoods 129 times in total, with seven people placed in them more than once.22 Sep 07:37 AM
New ZealandPfizer jab could soon be okayed for young childrenMedical regulators would act as fast as possible to approve the vaccine for children.21 Sep 02:56 AM
CrimeYouth justice facility escapers found after week on the runCouncillor blasts 'casual' Oranga Tamariki attitude following escape of teens.20 Sep 08:28 AM
New ZealandPolice spike boy racer's car after 'anti-social' gathering in Wellington The driver will appear in the Youth Court on Monday.19 Sep 11:45 PM
EntertainmentReview: Netflix show's brazen sex montageWithout judgment or shame, this must be the most comically horny series right now.18 Sep 02:09 AM
WorldCovid and kids: Research shows risk Delta variant poses to childrenThis is what research says about adolescent risk.17 Sep 07:34 PM
New ZealandTeens on the run for a week after youth prison escape during level 4 lockdownA councillor has blasted Oranga Tamariki saying the escape was 'absolutely unforgivable'.16 Sep 05:14 AM
New ZealandConversion therapy ban bill: Submitters call for stronger lawThe proposed law doesn't go far enough, some submitters have argued.16 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandAshburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortageSchools need to talk to students about work ethics and what's expected.16 Sep 01:43 AM
New ZealandExperts urge rethink on kids' screen-time guidelinesBlanket limits on kids' screen time don't reflect modern family life, expert review finds.03 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Airbnb party death: Teen murder accused in courtDead teen's family hurled abuse and threats in the courtroom.02 Sep 11:35 PM
