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
New ZealandTeens in court over rural campus attackA teen is in hospital after an assault at a Wairarapa agricultural job training centre.10 Nov 09:24 PM
New ZealandChange of plea in murder trialMathew Thomas Madams and one youth have pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter at the Whanganui High Court on Thursday10 Nov 01:58 AM
OpinionGreg Wallace: Give us funds to train plumbersCOMMENT: Through a plumbing apprenticeship young people are setting themselves up for a career where there is huge demand for their skills.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's new class systemExperts say house crisis is driving us towards a tale of two Aucklands, where the only homeowners will be those who are left the family home by parents.05 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentPush to get 500 youth employed in 50 daysSome big brand employers have got behind a campaign to get 500 young people into jobs in 50 days.02 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandFather used bedtime stories to groom girlAuckland man jailed after he used bedtime stories as a chance to groom his 9-year-old daughter, reading to her before climbing into her bed and raping her.02 Nov 04:44 AM
CrimeYouth arrested for smashing shop windowA 16-year-old male was arrested in central Whangarei after he smashed the front window of a central city clothing business. Senior 01 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandCrime stats up: What's driving it?Crime is on the up in New Zealand, with latest figures showing an increase in burglaries, assaults, abductions and sex offences over the last year.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore 18-year-olds getting NCEA Level 2More 18-year-olds are leaving school with NCEA Level 2 - a "stand-out" achievement in Government education targets.31 Oct 01:29 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for filming son's girlfriendFather hid cellphone in bathroom laundry basket to film people naked while they showered, according to court report.26 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland police raid homes for stolen propertyA 15-year-old Auckland girl has been referred to youth aid following dawn police raids this morning.26 Oct 08:29 AM
LifestyleChildren's hilarious demands to tooth fairy revealedIt seems times have changed, as youngsters in 2016 are demanding everything from cash to iPads from the beleaguered tooth fairy - with some even demanding their teeth back.23 Oct 08:00 PM
KahuHow this woman will save our childrenThe new Vulnerable Children's Ministry wants to recruit 1000 more foster parents in a dramatic bid to improve the quality of state care for children.23 Oct 06:42 PM
LifestyleKids & the 'net: how much is too much?Today's kids have never experienced a world without the internet. Rose Hoare asks how parents and grandparents are coping in a new, high-tech world.22 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Creepy clown' in Christchurch robberyArmed teenagers dressed in Halloween horror masks - including a creepy clown - robbed a service station in Christchurch.19 Oct 06:39 AM
New ZealandMigrants 'crowding out' young KiwisSalvation Army recommends tightening immigration rules further beyond last week's Government decisions to raise the point system.18 Oct 06:29 PM
KahuKids in state care can stay until 21Young people in state care will soon have a right to stay in or return to care until they turn 21.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurvivor calls for better mental careNew Zealand needs to provide much better care for the mentally ill, says a man who was rescued from a bid to take his own life.18 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyEmployers challenged to create 500 jobsEmployers are being challenged to take on 500 unemployed young people in the next 50 days to give young New Zealanders a break into their first jobs.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Violence against kids is not okayCOMMENT: Recent cases indicate violence between and against children is widely accepted.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested following alleged burglaryThree teenagers were nabbed by police in Napier last night as they were allegedly burgling a house.14 Oct 02:53 AM
New ZealandPlayground boat coming down in ThamesThe Wakatere playground in Thames will soon be gone.13 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandCYF used 'inappropriate force' on teensTeens were unlawfully detained for weeks on end in the seclusion wing of a youth justice facility run by Child Youth and Family, according to its own senior staff.11 Oct 05:11 PM
New ZealandFears for missing teen Yuri SantanaThere are concerns for 17-year-old Yuri Santana, who hasn't been seen for a week.11 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandHas online voting's time come?Can online voting turn around our dreadful local body election voter turnout?08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat now for Chloe Swarbrick?Auckland mayoral candidate Chloe Swarbrick has already been approached by political parties.08 Oct 03:58 AM
All BlacksMarcus Agnew: Aaron Smith and the Shag cultureSteve "Shag" Hansen is usually pretty quick to remind any of the Super Rugby franchises about the expected standards of a professional 08 Oct 03:12 AM
