New ZealandDrunk boy video: Three people chargedThree people have been charged with giving alcohol to a 9-year-old who was filmed, apparently drunk, at a Hamilton skatepark.14 Jan 02:11 AM
New ZealandReform targets parents of accusedThe parents or guardians of young people before the courts could have bail conditions imposed on them as well as their children, under a private members' bill.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandYoung drunk video repostedA video of a drunk boy stumbling and slurring at a Hamilton skate park has been reposted to YouTube despite an earlier attempt by police to have Google remove it.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Child becomes face of widespread drink problemOh the shame of reading the Daily Mail online and seeing two stories from New Zealand featuring prominently.11 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Drunk boy a disgrace to us allWords can hardly express the harm inflicted on a 9-year-old boy in Hamilton this week by someone who gave him enough alcohol to get very drunk.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandViolent daylight attack in small Otago townA violent daylight attack in a small Otago town has resulted in three arrests and an appeal for information about two travellers who police hold concerns for.09 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandDrunk-boy witness fears reprisalsThree people have been charged with giving alcohol to a 9-year-old who was filmed, apparently drunk, at a Hamilton skatepark.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrunk boy video removedA video of an apparently drunk Hamilton boy has been removed from YouTube - but not before more than half a million people watched the uncensored footage.09 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandMum's fury as son, 9, given alcoholThe mother of a Hamilton boy filmed celebrating his ninth birthday drinking at a skatepark says she was shocked and angry to discover he'd been consuming alcohol.08 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Teen heaven' campsite irks policeA Tauranga campsite which has banned adults and families in favour of those who are "young, dumb and full of beer" has been criticised by police and an alcohol abuse expert.30 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSex education laggingNearly three-quarters of New Zealanders feel that the Roast Busters case showed high school students needed to be taught about respectful attitudes to sex.29 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: A gripe about kid's artI imagine parents need to dial down the effusive praise and cast a realistic eye over these artistic endeavours.25 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Trying, failing, learning part of youthMost societies are hard on their youth, writes Peter Lyons.23 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandAlcopops targeted at teensSachets of alcohol designed to be slipped discreetly into purses and pockets are being sold in liquor stores, alarming police and alcohol-watch groups.21 Dec 04:30 PM
TennisTennis: New deal to find next aceHere are the four youngsters Tennis New Zealand are hoping to propel into the world's top 150.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhen 'cool dad' goes badA funny portrayal of a "cool dad" in a television ad about under-18s drinking has won praise for challenging parents' thinking on how they should behave at young people's parties.13 Dec 10:44 PM
LifestyleBabies: Smarter than we thinkCognitive development research is, like its subjects, still in its infancy, but it seems that our tiny tots are a lot smarter than science once gave them credit for. Angela Saini reports on the latest evidence — and argument — from the baby labs.13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandShocks in teen-drinkers studyA new study has shown that a major contributor to alcohol-related harm among underage drinkers is their older mates supplying them with large amounts of booze.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools struggle as more students seek helpMore students are seeking help from counsellors and guidance services - and a report has found many school services are struggling under pressure or simply not up to scratch.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandInspiring young achieversManatu 'Ofa Mei Vailahi Fia has always had a heart for helping people and thanks to up to $5000 in prize money she'll be able to continue her work in her community.10 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Key: Kids of today offer bright future for NZI am constantly impressed, and sometimes amazed, by what our young people are doing and achieving, writes Prime Minister John Key. They, of course, are the leaders of the future.09 Dec 04:30 PM
KahuSudden infant death rate dropsThe rate of babies dying prematurely or from sudden unexpected death in infancy has dropped sharply - but it's still too many, say child health experts.09 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandSporty kids stretch their wingsTen-year-old Charlotte Cornwall was one of more than 1300 local kids to swim, bike and run their way through the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids Try-athlon in Manurewa yesterday morning.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGirl's suicide bid shocks cityA young girl has tried to take her own life at school in a town already stunned by two other girls' sudden deaths.30 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCurtain up on fun fare for childrenHey kids, get ready to shout 'Look behind you!' when the Christmas panto season starts, says Dionne Christian.29 Nov 04:30 PM
Lifestyle12 Questions: Richard Aston<strong>Richard Aston is a former IT corporate high-flyer who for the past decade has run the Big Buddy programme, matching men with boys who need a male role model. He spent seven years on the Rainbow Valley commune near Nelson.</strong><P>27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeens appear in court after five-hour kidnap ordealThree teenagers will appear in court in Lower Hutt today charged with kidnapping after a car-jacking which lasted about five hours on Saturday night.25 Nov 06:54 AM
New ZealandTeens in five-hour kidnap ordealThree teenagers were allegedly held up at knife-point, assaulted and forced to drive around Wellington by a younger group of teens during a five-hour kidnapping ordeal overnight.23 Nov 11:26 PM
EmploymentGuiding teens to wise decisionsHigh school years are when teens face important decisions that will shape their future. But whom do they go to when they need advice?22 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentHelp children follow their dreamYoungsters with ambitions, no matter how challenging or unlikely, will learn to focus and work hard.15 Nov 10:07 PM
