New ZealandI was possessed, says ex-K2 userA teenager is warning others against the dangers of K2 synthetic cannabis, which she blames for a manic episode in which she battered and bruised her own face.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen's drastic actionMikayla Ziebe, 16, delivered more than 100 leaflets to Napier houses, accusing an elderly man of being a paedophile.29 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandReveal school data: PollThe majority of people polled think schools should publicly release their national standards performance data, according to a Herald-Digipoll survey.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoping: The bicycle thievesSports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen welfare hard, some sayTeens among the first "guinea pigs" for a new money management system for welfare say they get enough for food - but not for transport, baby supplies and medical costs.20 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: Child poverty affects us allPhil O'Reilly says attacking the issue of child poverty from many directions, by everyone, has a greater chance of succeeding than simply focusing on benefit payments.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBeing Kiwi: A passion for sportOur week-long inquiry into our changing national identity concludes with a look at the future through the eyes of our youngest citizens.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKidnappers robbed autistic teenA lost autistic teenage boy trying to find the local shop was robbed by two men who promised him a lift.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents prosecuted for child's truancyThe parents of a Wairarapa high school student will be prosecuted for failing to ensure the child's attendance at school after years of ongoing truancy issues.11 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandJohn Key on rise of youth suicide rates Prime Minister John Key said youth suicide statistics released today were damning and the Government needed to do better.Watch03 Sep 07:54 AM
KahuHorror over child suicide rate surgeThe number of youths taking their own lives has surged by more than 40 per cent, and the suicide of a child under nine has been recorded for the first time.03 Sep 07:31 AM
