PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No one is born with a patch on their back': How Kiwi gang members are madeNew Kiwi film shows boy's journey from abusive childhood to brutal gang enforcer.29 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleVaping teen nearly dies: 'I have the lungs of an 80-year-old lifelong smoker'16yo spent 10 weeks fighting for his life in hospital, needed artificial lung to survive.28 Aug 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleInstagram versus reality: How girls can feel body confidentBody insecurities can flow into feelings of worthlessness and unlovability, say experts.28 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Chase is a living time bomb. He can go into cardiac arrest at any time'A toddler with Barth syndrome will die if he doesn't get a heart transplant in Australia.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt parkThe child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.27 Aug 01:44 AM
LifestyleWhy a revolution is brewing among the 'Covid generation'Comment: The aftermath of Covid will leave young people burdened with debt.22 Aug 01:00 AM
LifestyleGrandmother angry after mum bought son dress to wear to preschool"My 4-year-old is very masculine but also loves pretty things".21 Aug 02:21 AM
KahuQuick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attackCousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.16 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentInspired by Greta: Bay's Generation Z working to change worldGeneration Z - the future leaders to save the world.15 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMeet the man helping Far North kids find their superpower through theatreYouth theatre in Northland has a special touch under the direction of Willi Henley.08 Aug 05:00 AM
LifestyleTrolls toy removed from shelves after 'paedophilia' claimsThe doll giggled when one of its buttons was pushed - sparking fury among some mums.08 Aug 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMy gymnastics coach stole my childhood - I was 12 years oldComment: I didn't realise it then, but now I see that my 'normal' wasn't normal.07 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandFraser High School stabbing: Students asked to delete footageThe principal says posting the footage online will retraumatise the victim.04 Aug 03:33 AM
New ZealandHamilton school knife fight: Teen's thumb left hanging by a threadThe boy's mum alleges her son's attacker tried to kill him.03 Aug 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Boss them from adults to kidsSome might call it bullying. Matt Heath says it's common sense. You decide02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll the lonely people: Covid's impact on NZ youthProlonged loneliness has hit high levels in New Zealand, particularly among young people.01 Aug 08:44 PM
New Zealand'Crazy': Judith Collins not sweet on Greens' water-only drinks policyJudith Collins takes aim at the Greens for their "crazy" water-only drinks policy.31 Jul 08:27 AM
All BlacksDan Carter's message to pushy parentsABs great has joined fellow NZ athletes, calling on parents to be better on the sidelines.31 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandDaytime drop-in art sessions for young people in KāpitiThe Art Room will be held at Te Ara Korowai, open for all young people.30 Jul 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Fabulous selection of books': New Conservative NZ post backfiresA Facebook post by the New Conservative Party has had an unexpected public response.26 Jul 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Frustrating illness': Spike in rheumatic fever linked to lockdownRheumatic fever starts with just a strep throat but repercussions can last decades.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMatamata teen brawl: Victim went to gym afterwards, back at school todayPolice say their inquiries into the fight are continuing.20 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandManurewa mayhem: Violent youth brawl caught on camera at morning marketsPolice were called to the Manurewa markets today after a brawl broke out among youths.19 Jul 12:26 AM
New ZealandTeen who escaped youth justice facility due in youth courtSean Ratu and convicted murderer Haami Hanara escaped from the facility in Wiri on July 4.17 Jul 08:34 PM
New ZealandShear ambition: Sid, 6, has his future cut outSix year old Sid Strachan has been interested in shearing from an even younger age.15 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My childhood was taken away' - the trail of sex abuse left by top church leadersThe Royal Commission into Abuse in Care prepares to investigate abuse by clergy.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen murderer escaped more than an hour before Oranga Tamariki staff noticedMore details emerge on how a teen killer escaped from a youth justice residence.06 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandPolice search for 17-year-old Sean RatuPolice are searching for 17-year-old Sean Ratu.05 Jul 08:39 AM
New ZealandKiller on the run: Teen murderer missing from Youth Justice facilityTeen jailed for brutal murder escaped from a Youth Justice facility on Friday.05 Jul 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChoosing childcare: Your guide to early childhood educationThe complete six-part Herald series for parents looking to make the best choice.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disturbing': Paedophile worked with kids at NZ FootballPaedophile involved in NZ Football promotional work with kids despite bail conditions.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRed-tape trap: Child genius 'too young to become a Kiwi'However, INZ says there is no student pathway for someone her age to become a Kiwi.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.04 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen fears deportation because parents are overstayersOverstayer dad dies suddenly, now teen worried mum will be next target for deportation.03 Jul 05:00 PM
