New ZealandMinistry for Vulnerable Children to be renamedMinistry for Vulnerable Children to be renamed with the word "vulnerable" being dropped.11 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandCarers' teen son jailed for sexually abusing foster kidsA teenager has been jailed for sexually abusing children placed in his family's care.10 Dec 04:00 PM
Lifestyle12 Christmas gifts for the kid who has everythingNeed some gift inspiration for a fussy young one or your teen? They should love these.10 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandPampered girl who became breast-baring battler for womenPampered, private schooled daughter of Crown Lynn's founder becomes advocate for women.07 Dec 06:31 AM
New ZealandPolice: Minister must make firearms callsBriefings: Police want to discuss a raft of issues affecting their frontline work.07 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandFewer children in poverty but more work neededNew report comes with a word of caution against complacency.06 Dec 09:57 PM
EducationSchool loses funding for social workerSocial worker important for the well-being of students, principal says.06 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeenagers support their communityAC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 10:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Jones' scheme deserves a chanceEDITORIAL: Shane Jones' plans for a "work for dole" scheme deserve a closer look.04 Dec 07:19 PM
LifestyleHow tough are these maths puzzles for 6-year-olds?Meant to make learning maths easier for kids these days, how many can you get right?30 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandAidan's story: 'I was 18 and living on street'Aidan is working on leaving his harrowing street life behind.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids in care: Search for relatives will look widerThe Children's Commissioner has called for efforts to involve wider whānau in child cases.30 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTeen detained after grandmother found in shallow graveGrandson captured trying to cross into Canada after grandmother was found dead in backyard26 Nov 04:50 AM
SportLocal Focus: Frisbee has strong 'Spirit of the Game'Frisbee is one of New Zealand's fastest growing sports. Made with funding from NZ On Air24 Nov 06:53 AM
New ZealandWhy you should let kids run wildA new breed of schools is taking kids out of classrooms and letting them go wild.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShocking treatment: How we are failing our kidsChildren in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.17 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuYouth smoking rates plungeA new generation of "never-smokers" is being created, Quitline boss says.17 Nov 07:38 AM
New ZealandWhangarei mayor's plea to youth, no more suicidesTeenager's death spurs Whangarei mayor Sheryl Mai to make a public plea about suicide14 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Avalanche' of Kiwi kids suffering anxietyAuckland-based Gwendoline Smith has seen a swell in anxiety.14 Nov 04:56 AM
New ZealandInterview: David Clark on NZ's youth suicide rateDavid Fisher's interview with Health Minister David Clark, over NZ's terrible youth suicide rate. / Mark MitchellWatch12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister on youth suicide: We have a problemThe new health minister says the previous Government has cost lives with under-funding.12 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuA new Health Minister, a new direction on youth suicideNew health minister David Clark is interviewed on youth suicide by David Fisher.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: P affecting teens in rural communityKatikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Nov 04:02 PM
New ZealandSex-accused continued job with teensVictim's mother furious man was allowed to work with public while awaiting trial.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandO'Connor says state should help those in needNew MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare10 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandHealth centre offers free visits for under 18sAround 1700 Hawke's Bay teenagers to benefit from free access to health services.05 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandMIT tutor cheating claims not followed upTwo students say they saw a tutor write answers for their class. But no one investigated.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven-year-old arsonist among 'menace' pupilsLocal initiative helping kids turn their lives around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Nov 06:31 PM
New ZealandAuckland high school students angry about makeup banStudents say forcing them to take makeup off is more disruptive than wearing it.02 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJake Bailey: Why being a lean-on person could save a lifeThere's no easy fix for mental health issues but we can all help change our dire stats.01 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuScholarship about giving backScholarship in memory of lawyer continues legacy of generosity five years after her death.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother: I took on my son's bulliesOne mother tells her story of the fight to protect her son.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch teen crowned NZ's top spellerWhat word did Lucy Jessep correctly spell to become our latest top teen speller?28 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandBoy shot with BB gun at Tauranga collegeA family is in tears after a boy was shot with a BB gun at Tauranga Boys' College.27 Oct 05:00 AM