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Why sexting is healthy for teens

It's much-maligned, but Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen argues that sexting is a healthy - and normal - part of teenage sexuality.

Political Roundup: Avoiding complacency about corruption

NZ can celebrate being pronounced the least corrupt country in the world. But that doesn't mean we should be complacent, writes Bryce Edwards.

William Pike to summit Mt Scott

Almost 10 years after he lost his leg during a Mt Ruapehu eruption, William Pike will summit the mountain in Antarctica.

Under the Bridge: Poor schools miss out

Radical changes are needed to New Zealand's schooling model to stop the success of wealthy schools at the expense of the poor, education experts say.

Under The Bridge: It's about crime

In Papakura, in Auckland's south, crime and gangs are a regular feature of many students' lives and can affect their education.

'Something for everyone' at Big Gay Out

There's "something for everyone" at tomorrow's 17th annual Big Gay Out, including drag queens and an all-day dance party.

Problems found with sore-throat clinics

The Government now says its rheumatic fever target might not be met until next year or even mid-2019.

Political Roundup: The liberal vs left divide over Willie Jackson

There is a deep divide within the Labour Party - and it's no longer the straightforward division between the left and right of the party, writes Bryce Edwards.

Support for school after 10-year-old's death

Massey Primary School gets extra help to support the school community following the tragic death of a 10-year-old child.

Williams: Political gig a career highlight

Comedian Guy Williams says his MCing of the Labour-Greens State of the Nation event was one of his best-ever gigs.

Alan Duff: Let's help youth hunt success

COMMENT: Your columnist has a soft spot for those born into less blessed homes and difficult circumstances. But not for gang members.

Support vital for very young, warns expert

When Sarah Maindonald began working as a counsellor 24 years ago, she saw teenagers struggling with mental health issues, but barely ever a child.

NZ smoking study grills Bond's licence to kill

James Bond might have stubbed out his last cigarette - but the spectre of smoking still lingers over 007's films today, Kiwi researchers say.

CYS ordered to put autistic teen in motel

An autistic teen who spent two nights in a police cell will be temporarily housed in a motel after Child, Youth and Family were ordered to find suitable accommodation.

Why are young women without wrinkles using Botox?

A number of younger women have started turning to this anti-aging "wonder drug."

Nowhere for arrested autistic teen to go

The case of a 14-year-old autistic boy being held in police cells overnight because there was nowhere else to put him is "appalling", an autism advocate says.