EmploymentRetail giants reject new youth wageMcDonald's and Restaurant Brands have joined other retail giants who have decided against paying 16 to 19-year-olds the new youth wage.08 Apr 07:55 AM
New ZealandKids found in unsafe Northland drug housesA 3-month-old baby was the youngest of 17 children found by police living in unsafe drug houses during the annual cannabis blitz.08 Apr 03:24 AM
LifestyleStepping stonesThe benefit of an after-school job is far, far greater than the cash it gives teens, writes Donna McIntyre.05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWeb troll admits assaultRotorua 18-year-old Tristan Barker, who has a controversial web presence and is described as an internet troll, has admitted assaulting an Australian television reporter.02 Apr 09:33 PM
New ZealandSteeper rate kicks in for studentsStudent loan holders will pay $11 more a week from today as the Government ramps up its repayment scheme.31 Mar 04:30 PM
FootballDrought-hit fields delay soccer startThe start of winter soccer for hundreds of Auckland children will be delayed because the drought's stunting of grass growth has made fields dangerous or vulnerable to destruction.26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBullying: Principals want actionThe head of secondary school principals has criticised the Government for not doing enough to help schools combat the growing problem of bullying.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandYouth wage bill passes by a single voteEmployers will be able to pay 16-to-19-year-olds in new jobs $11 an hour after a controversial bill was passed into law by one vote.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen internet troll loses suppressionName suppression has expired for the Rotorua 18-year-old accused of assaulting an Australian TV reporter.20 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandBeast shows his softer sideManu "The Beast" Vatuvei proved to be a big hit with a group of youngsters at Robertson Road School, in Mangere.20 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBan on kids' sports field 'over the top'A decision to ban use of a $2.1 million West Auckland sports field on summer Sundays and to limit inter-club and inter-school games to one night a week during week days is "over the top", say three Parrs Park neighbours.19 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandGang brawler at kid's party avoids jailAnother Rotorua man has avoided jail for his part in a gang brawl outside a child's first birthday party in Koutu.19 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandBattle over youth pay ratesThe temperature in Parliament is sure to rocket when the law "reinstating" youth rates is debated this week.18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBaby papas cough upNew figures show there are more than 2000 children in New Zealand whose fathers are younger than 20.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Glance: Challenge of keeping up with cyber teensSocial networks will have to make changes if they are to survive as fickle young users look for something new, writes David Glance.14 Mar 08:30 PM
EmploymentYouth flock to apprenticeship bonusMore than 350 young people have signed on as building apprentices since a $2000 bonus became available last Wednesday for the first 10,000 apprentices who sign up.12 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleMy Auckland: ManurewaYouth worker Flora Apulu tells Elisabeth Easther what she loves about living in culturally diverse Manurewa08 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong bullying battle ends with payoutThe family of an Auckland girl tormented by bullies, including one who threatened her with an axe, have received a payout and an admission the school failed her.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLocks fall all for a good causeSeeing her long curly hair being chopped off was almost a bit much for 12-year-old Gemma Singleton.04 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentHarlem Shake too popular?Are the days of the Harlem Shake, the craze that has swept the web, coming to an end?01 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentYouth starting wage law recommendedA Parliamentary committee has recommended a starting wage for youth be passed into law.26 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandWaves of goodwill on campEvery Monday night, Chance Morgan watches Piha Rescue - it's one of her favourite television shows - so she knew the lifeguards before meeting them on school camp.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen went on run after communication breakdownA communication breakdown between police and Child Youth and Family meant a teen was on the run for three months before crashing and dying in a stolen car.19 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandMighty Joe urges students to reach highAt 2.2m, Bronx native "Mighty Joe" Dorsett-Jeffreys often gets the jump on his opponents in the New York streetball circuit.13 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionAlison Cleland: Children deserve a voice in courtJudith Collins' Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill is about simplifying processes and saving money.10 Feb 04:30 PM
