LifestyleGirls rise in binge drink statisticsYoung 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.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSister's plea saves teen crimWhen 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.04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen dies suddenly while working outFour 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.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPhoto recall: Double happy joy for boysHealth 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.03 Nov 04:30 PM
TechnologyYoung Kiwis most savvy web usersYoung Kiwis are among the most sensible in the world with their online reputations, according to a new study.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'I had to let go' - officer's rescue bidThe story of a police officer's heroic waterfall rescue effort is the most harrowing a coroner has heard in 33 years.25 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionTyson not role model materialMike Tyson is not a motivational speaker or role model that some would paint him to be or would like him to be, writes Bob McCoskrie.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy, 13, steals car and hits bikerA motorcyclist was thrown into the air when he was hit by a 13-year-old boy fleeing police in a stolen car.23 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionWhy the voting age should be 16Teenagers, upon turning 18, do not suddenly gain more political knowledge or understanding, writes Philip Greatrex. So why not lower the voting age?21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDestiny plans DIY schoolDestiny Church's Bishop Brian Tamaki is calling on hundreds of skilled tradespeople and labour from within church ranks to build a new school over summer.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDozens of drunk students arrestedPolice have arrested 37 people in Christchurch today during an annual end of year "Tea Party'' drinking event for university students.12 Oct 02:01 AM
EmploymentFrom broke to job brokers'Wouldn't it be great if you could just work when you wanted?' That's what drove a polytech pair to launch a website dedicated to casual work.10 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Youth rate gives teens better chanceEmployment is a fearful responsibility, so the new youth rate is a temporary saving for employers to entice them to take a chance on a young person.10 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentYes and no on youth pay planWorkers' unions were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay yesterday, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.09 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentYouth wage 'condemns them to poverty'Trade unionists were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay today, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.09 Oct 04:31 AM
EmploymentAxe hovers over youth payThe government will unveil the details of its version of the "youth wage" today - allowing employers to pay less than the minimum wage to many young workers.08 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJonathan Boston: Three myths about child povertyJonathan Boston exposes three popular 'myths' about the current levels of child poverty in New Zealand, including that it is all the fault of the parents involved.07 Oct 04:30 PM
