New ZealandNina Griffiths wins People's Choice AwardAfter a spate of youth suicides struck the Far North township of Kaitaia earlier this year, an unlikely hero emerged from the tragedy.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTeen lingo: What they're really sayingParents beware - if your teen is heading off for "Netflix and chill" they're intending to do much more than just relax while watching the television.29 Dec 10:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Getting young Taumarunui people drivingWatch NZH Local Focus: Getting young Taumarunui people driving. To get your driver's licence as a youth in Taumarunui used to cost up to $1000 with lessons. But - thanks to a Government initiative - more people are getting licenced for free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch23 Dec 04:45 AM
SportWatch NZH Local Focus: How Taumarunui lowered youth crimeThe people of Taumarunui have been part of a social expert, that is paying off, bringing youth crime down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandFunds to help dig deeper into why kids go astrayEvery day social workers and counsellors at Genesis Youth Trust in South Auckland are working with troubled youth to try to put them on the right path.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCYF overhaul risks a 'stolen generation'The Maori Party says the Child Youth and Family overhaul risks creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.13 Dec 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Shaken' by extent of child poverty in NZAnnual monitor shows child poverty rates are stable but children's commissioner calls for a poverty reduction target to be set.12 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Change their iPad for a real padEvery parent knows - it's a constant struggle managing children's screen time. In Rotorua, there's an answer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Dec 04:25 AM
New Zealand10-year-old pupil raped boy at campThe mother of a Hamilton primary school student believes the school and other authorities have tried to brush the incident under the carpet, reports say.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandKids flock to summer reading programmeAn initiative keeping children learning over the six weeks of summer break is attracting more interest than ever.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Outlook for Someday winner from Manawatu15 year old Palmerston North girl, Sarah Ridsdale wins her first film award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Dec 07:02 AM
New ZealandGovernment raises youth justice age to 18The move has been welcomed by the Human Rights Commission, but greeted warily by the police union.07 Dec 05:03 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Beachfront party divides Mount MaunganuiFor years, thousands of young people have flocked to Mount Maunganui for the New Year's Eve celebration. But not this year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandYoung robber given last chance by judgeJudge sensed Arjay Paraku-Harris was worth taking a gamble on - but it would come with a catch.06 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandBike theft has a happy endingThe vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie 05 Dec 08:00 PM
KahuKids' kapa haka tribute brings many to tearsWaiwhakaata Tangitu,12 performing in the kapa haka competition. Photo/Andrew Warner. Te Puna School's kapa haka performance took 04 Dec 09:37 PM
Employment'I left uni to work at McDonald's'When Megan started working at Macca's at the age of 14, it was supposed to be an after-school job. Now she's turned it into a career.02 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandPilot extends free healthcare to under-18sMore than half of Hawke's Bay teenagers aged 13 to 17 will receive free GP visits next year thanks to a unanimous decision by the 30 Nov 06:23 PM
Kahu'He passed that hell down to his children'Tanya Quedley, 48, was sexually abused by her own father from age 9 or 10 until she ran away at 14.29 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldStranger kissed, bit woman as she sleptWoman thought the man kissing her and biting her neck in the dead of night was her partner. It wasn't.29 Nov 05:30 PM
OpinionNZ's end of year report: Could try harderCOMMENT: While we score high in the indices for peace and transparency, our poverty and inequality gaps have grown.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow 77 kids have died in NZ state careAlmost 80 children have died in the care of the New Zealand state in the past 15 years - an average of five a year.28 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Maybe youth isn't wasted on youngCOMMENT: Insights of younger generation could show they have got it right more than the grown-ups.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClaims Uber driver bought teens boozeA set of Auckland parents have been left fuming after allegations an Uber driver bought alcohol for a 15-year-old on his way to a 27 Nov 03:57 AM
WorldGold Coast chaos: Party teens take overThe first official week of Schoolies has gotten off to a wild start with school-leavers brawling, vomiting and passing out before 8pm.20 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandRanui sexual attacker still on the looseThree days after an 11-year-old boy was plucked off a street and sexually assaulted in West Auckland, his attacker remains on the loose.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFootage: Northland teens tackling copsRaw footage of the moment two students launched at a police officer after another allegedly attacked the principal's car has been revealed online.18 Nov 09:33 PM
New ZealandDonations to charity in Tamaki's nameDonations to Rainbow Youth are being made in the Destiny Church leader's name after his comment that gays caused Monday's quake.18 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandStood-down pupil attacks principal's carThree teenagers are to appear in Youth Court after a string of incidents sparked by one of them being stood down from school.17 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandGenetic disorder's heavy burdenVaughan Somerville spent large chunks of his childhood and youth in Starship being treated for the complications of cystic fibrosis.17 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleHundreds turn out for running challengeRunners and walkers raced along some of Hawke's Bay's finest beaches, forests and farmland on Saturday at the annual Staples Rodway 14 Nov 02:30 AM
PoliticsMental health help wait times 'appalling'New data showing an increase in long wait times for youth patients needing mental health help has been labelled "appalling" by a local 13 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandPregnant sisters 'caught' drink-drivingPregnant sister No 1 was pulled over by police and found to be over the limit, only for pregnant sister No 2 to arrive - who was over the limit as well.11 Nov 03:29 AM
KahuReport details size of New Zealand's suicide problemHospital admissions for intentional self-harm rose 4.6% from 2004 to 2013.11 Nov 03:22 AM
