New ZealandTeens on road to sporting success thanks to Variety scholarships"It was either pay the bills or my son would play for weeks with holes in his shoes."22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVariety Appeal looks to remedy too many Kiwi kids sleeping on the floorMore than one in 10 children in our poorest communities don't have their own beds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Enough is enough': Youth MP who stood up to Anne TolleyStuart Nash's youth MP came to the defence of a fellow student told off by Anne Tolley.18 Jul 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: 'Humiliated' teen left in tears by senior MP over suicide speechThe chair's stern handling of a mock Youth Parliament event left some upset.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'We are fed up': Māori-led Oranga Tamariki inquiry launches"We are not trusting Māori families to look after their own."12 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWesley College school ball pat-down illegal, says security firmSecurity firm says guards have no legal right to carry out an intrusive search.11 Jul 12:30 AM
Lifestyle'Not all of us are bludgers': What it's like to be a teen mum'I wouldn't change anything. I love my daughter09 Jul 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFast and the Furious: Youth drivers explain why they flee policeTeens at a youth justice facility speak out about why they flee police.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOur People: Former wild child Hapeta ManleyHe wagged school and ran with the wrong crowd until inspirational mentors reshaped him.06 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationSorted! Finally, kids can be taught about money in schoolSupport is coming for the parents who want their children to learn about money.03 Jul 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of 2019: Rich-listers spend $10m on school to suit son's needs'We believe childhood should be happy and joyous, not boring and tedious,' founders say.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandElite Chch boys' school welcomes trans studentOne of the country's oldest boys' schools now has a non-male student.26 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe power of rugby: How it can help kids who lose a parentFoundation takes a supportive role in the lives of grieving young players.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live Earlier: Child fights for life, five siblings already taken by stateFocus Live Earlier: Child fights for life, five siblings already taken by state.Watch25 Jun 07:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBoys banned after shirtless stunt at discoTwo 11-year-old boys banned for taking off shirts and jumping off stage.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents to walk out again to save climateStudents' third climate strike will coincide with a UN summit.24 Jun 04:42 AM
EducationCatholic school's uniform now has unisex optionThe girls said the blouses were unflattering and uncomfortable.23 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOpinion: We need to build up and better support our youthTeachers, counsellors, coaches, leaders, family and friends all have a part to play.21 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOranga Tamariki: Damned if it acts, damned if it doesn't, reviews damned necessaryEditorial: There must be an unflinching look at how bias and racism are driving policies.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Opinion'We have babies that aren't safe': Oranga Tamariki facing 'impossible' decisions, says youth workerCOMMENT: No one wants to hear about babies being taken from their mothers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Council opens doors for climate change workshopRotorua students create Climate Change Action Plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandComment: The inside story of Brian Tamaki's apologyCOMMENT: Jevan Goulter on his role bringing Bishop Brian Tamaki to the LGBTQI+ community.04 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandWarning to parents after spike in kids' sport injuriesKids playing too much sport can be just as harmful as too little, experts warn.03 Jun 10:10 PM
KahuRoyal honour for child psychiatrist Hinemoa ElderElder is an advocate for greater awareness of Māori cultural needs in the health sector.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday Honours: Stars of theatre, sport step into the spotlightLeading lights in show business and sport take centre-stage in Queen's Birthday Honours.02 Jun 05:00 PM
EconomyComment: Children had no say in the Wellbeing Budget, and that mattersBudget seems to be missing the well-being of 20% of the New Zealand population.02 Jun 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentYoung, gifted - and answering backNine young actors put down their scripts and talk real-life women's business.31 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRotorua flat is NZ's most unlikely prisonOranga Tamariki is buying up homes so it can house young offenders on remand.26 May 08:56 AM
KahuBudget to fund $153m transition serviceYoung people leaving state care will be supported in various ways up to the age of 25.26 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeen girl's death: Mum's pain at inquest delaysFourteen months on, Anita Terrell is still waiting for an inquest into her teen's death.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBudget 2019: What do Māori want?Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.23 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew claim of kid in state care being taken to Hastings gang house and threatenedYoung man wanted full investigation of his claim a caregiver arranged gang threats.23 May 06:20 AM
KahuStory of the herald of Matariki is finally in printKirsty Bennett has published a book for children about the star Puanga.20 May 04:19 AM
WorldShocking loophole allows 'legal child rape' in the USA shocking loophole allows children to be 'legally raped' in almost half of the US.17 May 08:59 PM