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
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
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 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
New Zealand14yo to appear in Youth Court over Henderson police chasePolice said all seven people arrested after the pursuit were youths.29 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandGovt moves to fast-track $1m to help youth mental health in lockdownThe Government introduces a $1m fund aimed at support youth mental health.29 Aug 02:25 AM
WorldBaby chews on hand to survive after mum's deathA 2-month-old baby lay on his dead mother's chest for days before her body was found.27 Aug 07:42 AM
EntertainmentHow Kurt Cobain really felt about the Nevermind album coverCobain thought there might be backlash over the cover, so he came up with a solution.26 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandTips help police find missing teen with Asperger's syndromeKylie White, 18, was last seen by her family at their Bombay home at 6pm on Wednesday.25 Aug 11:08 PM
New ZealandAuckland mum's Delta nightmare: The day my son tested positive for Covid after visiting mallI could hear him coughing through the walls of the house at night, mum says of sick son.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaby with rare life-threatening condition diesFuneral service held at home to farewell Chch boy Keanu-Jay Brown who died at 11 days old.25 Aug 01:17 AM
New ZealandPolice support family of child who died after being hit vehicle in drivewayThe tragic accident occurred on a private driveway in Mt Wellington.22 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJacqui Southey: Who'd want to be a parent in lockdown?OPINION: How to survive the daily grind of alert level 4 with kids - and sanity - intact.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree childcare for essential workers from tomorrow - HipkinsScheme is for essential workers who have no other childcare provisions available to them.21 Aug 08:51 PM
LifestyleBoy, 5, walks Appalachian Trail - fuelled by imagination and SkittlesFive year-old walks 3500km in 209 days along the Appalachian Trail with parents.21 Aug 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Alarm bells': 11yo girl approached by lockdown scammerScam reports are up 74%, sextortion 35%, objectionable material 66% during lockdowns.20 Aug 09:00 PM
LifestyleLockdown with kids: 10 ideas for keeping everyone entertainedRather than being "stuck at home", we have the opportunity to hunker down with our kids.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Should we vaccinate all children against Delta?NZ's approved the vaccine for use in people as young as 12. Should all kids get the shot?20 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Absolutely gutted': The Kiwi kids having birthdays in lockdownFor some kids, it's the second year in a row they're spending their birthdays in lockdown.20 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Absolute tragedy' as 'much loved' college student dies after crashDallin Loibl, 17, was once voted King of the Ball by his peers.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandChildren aged 12 to 15 can now be vaccinated - PMMore than 260,000 children aged 12 to 15 in New Zealand can now receive the vaccine.19 Aug 12:59 AM
