OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Boys get a free pass againKerre McIvor asks if it’s appropriate to insert long-lasting contraception in the bodies of girls too young to be having sex.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandStudent fears backlash at schoolThe 15-year-old schoolgirl at the centre of a fracas over a provocative speech says she will miss her last day of classes rather than face her peers.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyberbully law 'too vague'Kiwis will need to be careful about what they post online under a new wide-reaching law, or risk criminal charges over communications deemed deliberately harmful.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWait for Camp USA frustrates counsellorRiana O'Neill has had her bags packed for three weeks.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby brawl: 'Someone could have died'A teen was knocked unconscious for 15-minutes during the Saturday morning brawl that exploded during the Under 15s game between Otahuhu College and Tangaroa College.29 Jun 04:03 AM
New Zealand'It's a societal problem'More than 40 people were involved in a brawl that broke out during an U15 clash between Otahuhu College and Tangaroa College at the Otahuhu Rugby Ground yesterday.27 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandBoy hurt in mass rugby brawlThe 15-year-old boy's condition was originally described as serious, but police said he had since improved and was talking with them at hospital.27 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandSt John volunteer champion for the youngElinor Swery was awarded an Auckland Council I Am Auckland Award for her contribution to St John youth and now she has been nominated for a Pride of New Zealand Award.22 Jun 05:00 PM
SportFuture stars awards for six athletesThe New Zealand Herald is pleased to announce the six winners for the 2015 Future Stars of Sports Awards.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFriend's tragic loss an inspirationWhen Jayde Lowe's friend Dani lost her battle with depression, the now 25-year-old Miss Lowe initiated a marathon run "Raise For Dani" fundraising campaign through Youthline.17 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestylePrincipal hits back at puffer jacket criticismThe school principal behind a controversial ban on puffer jackets has been backed by his principals' association.17 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandYouthtown: Death of an Auckland iconThe inner-city youth centre is disappearing, a victim of both lead contamination and changing times. Simon Collins reports.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan calls for extended care of stateTupua Urlich was just 17 when the state ended its care for him.09 Jun 10:11 PM
SportOrewa junior surf champ making wavesOrewa is a long way from Muriwai. But that doesn't faze Lucy Makaea in her quest to be the best surf lifesaving competitor she can be.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLessons to be learned from bus incidentEducation and bus company officials will meet in Auckland today after a police investigation into an incident in which children jumped off a moving school bus that wouldn't stop.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTown mourns teen's deathA small Auckland community is mourning the death of a "bubbly and energetic" 13-year-old boy.02 Jun 05:00 PM
SportCollege Sport: winners 1991-2014Each week from now until the annual ASB YSPOTY awards dinner in November, we will profile past winners as we count down to the 25th annual event which honours the top young college sportspeople in....02 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldHow to win the Spelling BeeThe streak is as impressive as it is difficult to explain.26 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWear pink to stop bullyingThree years of bullying ended for 11-year-old Finn Williams when his school finally embraced the anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day last year.20 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleVote: Raise the drinking age?Top NZ doctors are calling for the drinking age to be raised to 20 and booze sponsorship banned from public events in a push to reduce alcohol-related harm.19 May 08:15 PM
TennisAspiring tennis player makes her markHolly Stewart is the embodiment of Selwyn College's tennis programme - young and on the rise.19 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeMaking kids suffer our greatest shameThe threat of social rejection to be the most widespread and potent form of stress for human beings. Deborah Hill Cone writes of trying to overcome this kind of killer shame.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhone ban lifts students' marksIt is a question that keeps some parents awake at night. Should children be allowed to take mobile phones to school?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBars pull young punters onlineBars are increasingly turning to social media to attract young punters, including with Facebook notifications when they're near a pub, new research shows.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools clamp down on Yik Yak appHigh schools are warning students off an anonymous messaging app described as a "virtual bathroom wall".05 May 05:00 PM
SportStudies, league and volleyball make life busyTaifeni Latu leads a simple sporting life. It's volleyball in the summer and league in the winter. So to say the Year 12 student at One Tree Hill College juggles the two is not quite accurate.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo appeal for teacher charged with abuseA Northland teacher convicted of sexually abusing two girls and physically abusing six children placed in his care by Child Youth and Family has had an appeal against his conviction dismissed.30 Apr 02:59 AM
OpinionEditorial: We all benefit if students learn second languageEight years ago, a new primary and secondary school curriculum spoke glowingly of the benefits of knowing another language.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLost boy found safe and wellA 13-year-old Auckland boy missing for a week is not believed to have come to any harm and may be trying to hide from police.21 Apr 01:00 AM
BusinessYoungsters' chance to learn codingThe recently dubbed high-tech capital of New Zealand, Wellington, is hosting free coding courses at libraries around the region this week to promote coding in schools.15 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentPhilanthropists urged to create jobsNew Zealand's wealthiest philanthropists and community trusts are being urged to link up with local employers to create jobs for unemployed young people.15 Apr 05:00 PM
