PremiumPremiumLifestyleDavid Seymour's free school lunches: A restaurant critic's verdict'It was a container of sadness and carrots.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren’s Minister steps in to save funding for youth helplineThe Minister for Children halted Oranga Tamariki's funding cuts to a youth helpline.29 Jan 11:46 PM
OpinionHow young is too young to read spicy romance books?OPINION: 'It was an introduction to the private life of adults but drunk from a firehose'.29 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandYouth vaping: NZ study reveals worrying misconceptions among teensHealth researchers say vaping urgently needs to be 'denormalised' among NZ's teens.26 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehiclePolice have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of involvement in two robberies.24 Jan 02:20 AM
New ZealandEuphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musiciansHawke’s Bay talents are set to perform with the best musicians of Australasia this week.21 Jan 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and wonERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.19 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safetyPolice were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.15 Jan 06:45 AM
Kahu‘Prove a point’: Man jumps from stub after council cuts swim ropeLogan Howard protests tree swing removal with risky jump video.14 Jan 09:00 PM
KahuChristchurch school wins $267k prize for sustainability innovationPrize enables Te Pā to expand Puku Māra, promoting sustainability through indigenous knowledge.14 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandLotto ticket sales to be banned for under-18sLotto supports the change, saying it would remove a grey area for retailers and customers.14 Jan 06:59 PM
KahuWaka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddlerNew teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.14 Jan 05:34 PM
New ZealandTeen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar roleNow he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.13 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandYoung murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealedMurderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCharlotte Paul: Where do we go now with puberty blockers?OPINION: New prescribing of puberty blockers for children has increased sharply.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRhythm and Vines festival clean-up may take two weeksDiscover what happens behind the scenes so 20,000 can party in Gisborne's Waiohika Estate.04 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youthsHolidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.01 Jan 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaksHamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung people spend night on roof at Auckland youth justice facilityA group of young people have spent the night on the roof of a youth justice facility in Wiri after climbing up Monday night. Video / Jason DordayWatch30 Dec 07:57 PM
New ZealandPolice propose targeting at-risk children to curb future crimeIdea first championed by National in 2015 is back on the political agenda. 27 Dec 06:33 AM
New ZealandRescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bushMaia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.24 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.22 Dec 06:30 PM
Kahu‘Seismic shift’: Call for Māori-led educational reformsDr Maia Hetaraka: 'Cultural competence' should evolve into genuine cultural understanding.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hugely grateful': Christmas grant will help Sth Auckland youth attend sports campThe $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.18 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuStudents urged to vaccinate as meningococcal cases rise in young adultsMāori and Pasifika most at risk; calls for wider meningococcal vaccination access.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandYouth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two yearsYouth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.16 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Youth offending decreasing despite spotlight on young offendersYouth offending is not increasing, a new Ministry of Justice report has found.13 Dec 09:00 PM
KahuWhat Tipene's return as a charter school means for South AucklandTipene, a former St Steven’s School, reopens in 2025, catering to Years 9 and 10.12 Dec 10:56 PM
OpinionKaren Chhour: Why young offenders need real chances, not political gamesOPINION: We should be honest and realistic about the programme’s outcomes.12 Dec 05:15 PM
PoliticsThird bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offendersIt says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.12 Dec 03:41 AM
OpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategyOPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.11 Dec 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offendingPreviously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.10 Dec 04:42 AM
