New ZealandWhat teens think about banning social media for under-16sWould it stop the erosion of attention spans, or just shelter them from the real world?27 Jul 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy itOPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay dance crew tame 45C heat to stand on dais at international competition'Our dancers pushed through, we saw several dancers from other countries fainting.'24 Jul 01:03 AM
New Zealand'I'm so proud': Teen's $48k scholarships pave way to universityTearohanui Chellew, 18, secured two scholarships totalling $48,000.24 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice still searching for youths that fled remand homeTwo were on remand and the third was under a care and protection order.23 Jul 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim O'Connor: NCEA as we know it should be abolishedOPINION: We need a simplified, rigorous but fair national qualification for our schools.21 Jul 12:05 AM
New ZealandMP who oversaw Treaty Principles select committee wants fresh look at public submissions processJames Meager oversaw the Justice Select Committee as the bill went through Parliament.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShould teen rapist be sentenced as a youth he was at the time, or the adult he is now?The Supreme Court is being asked if it was fair to sentence him as an adult.20 Jul 08:00 AM
RugbyJunior All Blacks fall to South Africa in U20 World Champs finalProp Sika Pole was red-carded in the first half of the match in Italy.19 Jul 09:50 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori byelection contender cops flak for supporting Labour MP’s selectionTe Kou o Rehua Panapa is pondering which party he could run for in next year's election.15 Jul 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communitiesOPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrateOPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.10 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow a sinking pallet raft set one teen on a journey to sailing successAaron aims to become a naval architect and sail to destinations like Antarctica.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concernsChief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe stark reality of NZ's rising school absence crisisAlmost two thirds are students aged between 12 and 14.06 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeCaught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampagePolice and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.06 Jul 06:00 AM
BasketballJunior Tall Blacks fall to US at U19 World CupNew Zealand will now face Slovenia in Monday's bronze-medal match.05 Jul 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Coroner criticises Oranga Tamariki after 14-year-old runaway's huffing deathRuby's grandmother expressed concerns about the lack of support from Oranga Tamariki.05 Jul 02:07 AM
New Zealand11-year-old among youngsters arrested after wrong-way motorway joyrideThe group stole and fueled two cars without paying at Andersons Bay.04 Jul 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOranga Tamariki service provider 'struggling' with funding cuts The agency said it understood it was hard for organisations to see their funding reduced.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand80,000 books: Library service reaches schools, rest homes and young offendersSome customers have been using the service for more than 20 years.28 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDilworth: Has it done enough to address abuse, and is it a school worth saving?'Is there still enough good worth preserving?' Dilworth confronts the past and the future.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCraggy Range's James Sutcliffe named top young viticulturistSutcliffe will compete in the national final in Waipara on August 27.28 Jun 04:55 PM
New Zealand'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at FieldaysThe Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.27 Jun 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationistsThe trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.26 Jun 12:00 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
KahuMāori Millionaire: Kahukura Boynton plans to make her first million by 25Māori Millionaire shows that small habits can lead to big change.17 Jun 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence testRestricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Zealand has the tools to tackle vaping OPINION: When it comes to curbing vaping, we already have the ways and means. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy disposable vapes will vanish from stores this weekRetailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.16 Jun 01:38 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.Watch15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 17-year-old Queenstown rodeo star off to the USZoe Johnston and 4 other Kiwis will compete at the US high school rodeo finals in July. 11 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandThousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every weekNationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.07 Jun 05:00 PM
