New ZealandChildren's Commissioner urges lift in age limit for Youth CourtNew Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft has launched a campaign to raise the upper age limit for the Youth Court from 17 to 18.27 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandTeens arrested for vandalismRock-throwing youngsters tracked down through prank calls.26 Jul 08:25 PM
New ZealandJohn Walker appointed Principal Youth Court JudgeA Wellington district court judge who has pushed for better access to information in family violence cases is the new Principal Youth Court Judge.26 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandAndrew Dickens: A second chanceJudges - and juries - make difficult decisions in a world that is far from black and white.18 Jul 10:20 PM
WorldTeenage girls sentenced for snatching toddlerTeenage girls who snatched toddler had searched for child porn before abduction.18 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandThe danger of 'not fitting in'Teenagers from poor families have more psychological problems if they live in rich areas, a new study has found.18 Jul 03:30 AM
LifestyleHow everyday products 'damage a child's brain'Chemicals in everyday products are putting children's brains at risk of not developing properly, leading scientists have warned.06 Jul 03:45 AM
Politics21 year old stands for councilThe decision by Josh Chandulal-Mackay to announce his candidacy for the Whanganui District Council brings more young blood into the 04 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandThe only way is up, say Generation ZeroYoung Kiwis looking to get on to the Auckland property ladder are more attracted to apartments than three-bedroom house.23 Jun 05:30 PM
Lifestyle12-year-old: 'Bullies make my life a living hell'A central Queensland teenager has been moved to tears after almost 50,000 people came out in support of her online petition against relentless bullying.18 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandKeep your head up and smileIt was a case of just toughing it out at school for a young Tarshaye Ryder.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer mates meet againThe last time 11-year-old Auckland schoolboy Harris Barfoot saw his friend James Slyfield they were both in Starship hospital battling leukaemia.14 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCan you solve this puzzle?A logic puzzle has baffled the internet, but its solution is apparently so simple that six-year-olds in Hong Kong schools can solve it in seconds.12 Jun 01:20 AM
LifestyleWhy selfies are giving us teen brainA million selfies are taken every day but psychologists warn the 'cult of me' has grave consequences.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoy who hit worker admits dangerous drivingThe boy hit the worker when fleeing police in the middle of the day on April 18.25 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandKids too smart to give breakfast missStudies report that about 25 per cent of US teens deem the first meal of the day unnecessary. I live with one of you, so I have heard your reasons.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We're not the Compton of Auckland'A 15-year-old Mangere student has spoken in defence of the low-income suburb saying his generation is ready to break the stereotype.05 May 05:30 PM
Kahu$20,000 boost for youth health serviceAn anonymous benefactor has given Youthline's Youth Health Service a $20,000 boost that will enable the service to keep its doors open.27 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandStudent: How I stopped the bulliesThere was no way she would have watched what was happening from the sidelines.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow to explain Anzac Day to toddlersA Rotorua organisation is finding innovative ways to introduce our youngest generation to national day of remembrance.21 Apr 09:53 PM
LifestyleHow cancer in children affects fertility later in lifeMost girls who survive childhood cancer go on to become mothers, but boys who undergo treatment will find their chances of becoming a father significantly reduced.24 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleAre millennials really that different?Are millennials really that different to previous generations? Greg Bruce speaks to three generations of two families to find out.12 Mar 12:07 AM
EditorialEditorial: Hostels barring Kiwis in grey legal territoryWhen Ryan Turney's mother, Gerardine, learned her son had been told he could not stay at a Blenheim backpackers she hit the roof.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoes this service for parents go too far?Parents worried about cyberbullying can now pay to get their child's phone forensically investigated to recover deleted text messages.10 Feb 03:08 PM
LifestyleKids flock to summer reading dareA summer reading programme run by Auckland Libraries has helped more than 12,000 children keep on top of their reading over the long holiday break.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop school gets girls to switch offCould your teen live without technology? Meet the students who go digital cold turkey for a month.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTana to become ambassador for YouthtownBlues coach and former All Black Tana Umaga has agreed to become an ambassador for Auckland's Youthtown.28 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandKids' menus - heavy on the friesA NZ health organisation is urging restaurants to offer healthier meals for children after research revealed a lack of nutritious food options.10 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTwo in three girls say they are being bullied - surveyMore than half of teenagers say they are being bullied, with girls significantly more likely to report some form of cruelty.09 Dec 12:42 AM
LifestyleChildren can lose reading ability over summerThe summer holidays are for swimming and playing in the sun but parents should add another activity to their kids' agenda - reading.05 Dec 08:22 PM
New ZealandYouth Aid for child car thievesA 12-year-old girl allegedly stole a car in West Auckland last Wednesday.20 Nov 03:27 AM
