PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe parallel pandemic: Heavy toll of Covid on our kids' mental healthCovid's impact on mental health, especially in youth, will outlive virus, experts say.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitionsNew initiative embraced at jobs expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Mar 11:40 PM
EmploymentYoung woman wins $10,000 employment compensationIssues included suspension, limited breaks & an "embarrassing" mall disciplinary process.27 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandTeens accused of serious North Shore assault that put person in hospitalTwo 16-year-olds are due to appear in the North Shore Youth Court tomorrow.27 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandFlagship events wrap up a memorable Wellington Pride Festival"Hopefully in future years it just gets bigger and bigger with more representation."25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth hub being investigated for Wellington's troubled CBDCBD 'in dire need of a makeover', hub would get youth of the streets in vulnerable hours.24 Mar 09:46 PM
LifestyleHeartbreaking reason for preschooler's 'droopy smile'A mum who had to remind her daughter to smile was shocked to discover "horrific" truth.24 Mar 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuThird generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.23 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dungeons and Dragons is the perfect diversion for neurodiverse teens'Imagination can take you into a different world.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki staffer fired for putting teen in headlockOranga Tamariki justified in firing a staff member who put a teen in a headlock says ERA.23 Mar 01:29 AM
New Zealand'It's a real shame': Bailey Junior Kurariki's cousin's tragic deathA 14-year-old boy who lived with one of New Zealand's youngest killers died tragically.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Won't be the last': Advocates warn of escalation in Australian youth deportees'It represents a disturbing escalation of a notoriously retrograde immigration policy.'16 Mar 04:39 AM
WorldGlobal rise in childhood mental health issues amid pandemicThe pandemic's impact on the mental health of children is becoming increasingly alarming.12 Mar 06:16 PM
New ZealandWellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this monthDrag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.11 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuPolice using app to photograph innocent youth: 'It's so wrong'"It makes me angry, because they are children of the Whanganui river."08 Mar 07:31 PM
New ZealandPen pal of the year? Irish girl stunned after receiving letter from ArdernLily wrote to Ardern amid lockdown. Months later, there was a letter in the mail for her.06 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandYouth cancer survival rates increased – but less likely if you live in a regionA new report shows cancer survival is improving.04 Mar 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Generation Covid - a force to be reckoned withEDITORIAL: Our latest school leavers have had their lives turned around by Covid.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dark hole in the soul': The Covid generation's final-year school kids"Bad things might happen, and you just have to take it and go with it."27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand200+ children have completed Covid isolation alone since DecemberMost were aged 14-17 and stayed at a dedicated Auckland facility.27 Feb 01:48 AM
KahuNew mental health fund aims to build rangatahi resilienceThe announcement covers services as part of the 'youth stream' of Access and Choice.19 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandSchool lunches feed pensioners in lockdown"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."17 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandYouth charged after Ōrewa stabbingYouth arrested after Ōrewa stabbing; victim now in 'stable' condition.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandCrown witness: Abuse normal at former CYF worker's homeCrown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.12 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandWaikanae youth receives London based forum award"I didn't really expect it because there were so many good people there."26 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandSecond person charged following aggravated robbery in WellingtonThe arrest relates to an incident at Stellin Memorial Park, Northland on January 9.25 Jan 06:34 PM
KahuLocal Focus: The Sheriff of Koutu helps at risk youthHelping at risk youth find a better path through sport. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under reviewThe review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.19 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandSchool Strike 4 Climate NZ to reignite movement in 2021Organisers say an intergenerational protest will be held outside Parliament on January 26.15 Jan 08:05 PM
WorldTeenage father shot 'unwanted daughter'Logan Kruckenberg-Anderson decided he did not want to care for his newborn baby.15 Jan 06:54 AM
New ZealandTeen won't deny charges related to school lockdownThe boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.15 Jan 12:00 AM
KahuDemerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert saysA demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.14 Jan 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illnessResearchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Whangamatā unrest - is this the sort of policing we want in NZ?COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.02 Jan 06:00 AM
