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A healthy text life
Twenty years ago this week, when humans still roamed the Earth freely without buzzing or beeping, a UK engineer unleashed the world's first text message.

Teen jailed for stabbing dairy owner
A teenage gang member who ambushed a struggling, quake-affected Christchurch dairy owner repeatedly stabbed him as he tried to rob his day's takings.

Coroner query in teen killer case
A coroner has questioned how the 14-year-old killer of a Scottish tourist was allowed to roam the streets of Taupo with a baseball bat before the murder.

Parents told to take charge online
Do it early - that's the advice an internet safety expert has for parents worried about how and when they should address concerns about their children's online activity.

Survey: Young Kiwis aren't saving
More than two-thirds of young New Zealanders are not saving for their future - and just over half budget, a survey has found.

Girls rise in binge drink statistics
Young teenage girls are now slightly more likely to binge-drink than boys of the same age - but experts say the girls are still being led on by older boys.

Sister's plea saves teen crim
When Alex MacKay was in a cell and heard his sister crying and pleading over the phone for him to stop and think before turning to crime again, he listened.

Teen dies suddenly while working out
Four days ago Joshua Tanuvasa, a "compassionate, kind and loving" teenager collapsed and died while working out at a Hamilton gym. His mother talks to Herald on Sunday.

Photo recall: Double happy joy for boys
Health and safety officials encourage us to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night at professionally run public fireworks extravaganzas - but back in 1968 the streets crackled with dangerous fun.

Young Kiwis most savvy web users
Young Kiwis are among the most sensible in the world with their online reputations, according to a new study.