New ZealandMethadone baby given morphineA baby who died while in CYF care was born to a mother who was taking methadone and the infant had to be given morphine to wean him off the drug, an inquest has heard.28 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandAuthorities warned about overdose threat before deathHealth authorities were warned about a troubled teenager's threat to overdose on her anxiety medicine but no urgent measures were taken prior to her death, an inquest has been told.25 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandEngineer re-iterates evacuation concernsAn engineer who assessed the Ohope landslide that killed a 17-year-old has re-iterated calls for the local council to adopt evacuation procedures.20 Jun 01:07 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: The dangers of school pick-upAt 3pm every weekday it’s a circus outside most primary schools in the country as parents vie for a parking space so they can collect their children.19 Jun 10:40 PM
LifestyleCharity acknowledges 'heroic' parentsFragile X Syndrome is a huge part of the lives of Michael Hori and Janine Ryder.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOhope landslip death inquestA family member of a teenager killed in a Bay of Plenty landslip following torrential rain believes his death could have been prevented if authorities had ordered evacuations.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandInternet troll's sentencing adjournedTristan Barker - whose father Michael is a former drummer for Split Enz - appeared in the Rotorua District Court today charged with assault.18 Jun 10:30 PM
OpinionDavid Hill: Read to your kids and you'll transform their livesI taught - tried to teach - Dion when he was about 15. He was abused, neglected, feral, almost uncontrollable.16 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleJust keep to the left, kidRight when teens drop their first kint about driving lessons is when parents should tidy up their own road skills notes Donna McIntyre.14 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is ask.fm dangerous?I became aware of the social networking site ask.fm in April when a mother of a girl in my daughter’s class copied me in on a letter she’d sent to the school principal.12 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandCancer patient turns his attention to others in needA young cancer patient who has just finished his treatment is already thinking of others.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudent strugglers tighten beltsLow-grade mince is apparently still a staple of university life, with more than a third of students surveyed saying lack of money has affected their diets.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBullying no joke, says comedianDai Henwood admits he became a bully as he battled to combat those who picked on him because of his height.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Some people are just too special'The family of Auckland schoolboy Stephen Dudley hope his death will serve as a constant reminder of the tragic, unintended consequences that violence can have.11 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandKelston tragedy: Police search phonesPolice are searching cellphones for video footage of a fight which claimed a 15-year-old boy's life.10 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandNo time for anger - parentsThe parents of the 15-year-old boy killed in a fight at rugby training say it's any parent's worst nightmare - but now is not the time to be angry.09 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDad forces son, 9, to punch playerAn enraged father dragged his son across a rugby league field at an under-9s game and forced him to punch another boy in the face, despite his cries of protest.05 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldReform to save sexting teens from themselvesIt was a typical teenage romance. Two lovestruck 17-year-olds, exploring their sexuality, filmed themselves having intercourse.02 Jun 06:50 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Bring back school food guidelinesThe Government's decision to scrap the healthy school food guidelines flew in the face of a huge body of evidence, writes Sue Kedgley.02 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleKids tricked into unhealthy food choicesChildren are being tricked into unhealthy food choices by marketers who make misleading nutritional claims and use celebrities to endorse their products, according to research by an anti-obesity action group.30 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandHarawira will seek talks with the Maori PartyMana leader Hone Harawira will seek talks with the Maori Party about his Feed the Kids bill.29 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice warn schools off after ballsPolice have asked schools to warn students and parents off boozy after-parties during the ball season.29 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Locals know school food needs bestEditorial: Expectations about the Government's food-in-schools programme have waxed and waned in the past few weeks.28 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleParents targeted to keep kids vaccinatedTargeting parents whose kids' vaccinations are not up to date will save lives, federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek says.26 May 11:45 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Childhood no time for loading up on angstIt's weird, but before I had kids I thought it was excellent to subvert young minds by indoctrinating them on political issues, writes Deborah Hill Cone. Now I'm not so sure.26 May 05:30 PM
WorldGirl, 13, sorry for racial insultA 13-year-old girl who hurled a racist insult at an Australian Aussie rules player has apologised.26 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleAlong for the rideLearning to ride is a dream come true for some children. Joanna Mathers looks at what riding schools in Auckland and beyond offer.24 May 07:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanKids roaming in restaurantsOne Sunday in the April school holidays we had an early dinner at the Rose & Shamrock Village Inn in Havelock North. It’s an unpretentious, bustling, faux English/Irish pub that’s a great place for family dining.22 May 10:50 PM
