OpinionOpinion: How to tackle the decline in young people's mental healthOPINION: I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed by the pessimism of the NZ public.26 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMāori health providers deliver 33,330 vaccinations, surpassing Government’s 10,000 goalA $50m investment has surpassed expectations.22 Aug 06:54 PM
New ZealandTransformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te PukeYouth Encounter celebrates three years in Paengaroa.21 Aug 06:00 PM
Kahu'How are you feeling?': Students get software support to monitor their mental health and wellbeingThe Pulse platform can be accessed by students on their devices.19 Aug 06:40 PM
WorldAussie female teacher allegedly abused 17yo boyFemale teacher accused of sexually abusing a student has been charged with more offences.17 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandGirl, 9, showing signs of PTSD after attack in hotel toilet cubicleMother of victim seeking therapy for her daughter after Auckland incident.16 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMusician who wrote debut album over five years of high school wins recognitionMusic provides 'safe space' for young musician and youth advocate.16 Aug 05:26 AM
New Zealand'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury schoolA week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.16 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandCollege students help improve life in Vietnam villageThe work was physical but rewarding.15 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandIn a pickle? We've got the constable for youTaupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.14 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessTeen inventor sets up company tackling big pot plant problemSmall Business: The teenage founder of Enivo Pots tackles an unexpected problem.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldQueensland girl, 14, charged with murder after man stabbed at caravan parkTeenage girl charged with murder after man stabbed at Queensland caravan park.11 Aug 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGoogle and Meta struck secret ads deal to target teenagersFinancial Times: Campaign on YouTube skirted rules for marketing to under-18s.08 Aug 11:57 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki told to address youth offendingIt is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.08 Aug 06:46 PM
PoliticsNo safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.08 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandMore than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zonesEducation Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.07 Aug 10:14 PM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung musical talent wanted for Gumboots BandYoung Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.06 Aug 10:28 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve betterOPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.06 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuFormer NZ First MP pushes back on Government 7AA repealTracey Martin says whāngai has existed longer than Europeans have been in New Zealand.05 Aug 06:55 PM
New ZealandRemorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender listKwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.05 Aug 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFamilies are the most dangerous institution in New Zealand – Jarrod GilbertOPINION: More damage is done to children by these families than by the state.04 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRemoval of 7AA will have social impact on Māori and lead to higher costs for the state, consultant saysHabilis managing director: 7AA has been successful in keeping Māori children out of care.01 Aug 07:06 PM
LifestyleHow to parent your teens in the digital eraGetting teens to reduce their screen time is often easier said than done.01 Aug 12:44 AM
New ZealandInnovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issuesAnywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.31 Jul 09:08 PM
Kahu827 Ngāpuhi mokopuna are currently in the care of the state - iwiIwi plans major march on Parliament over section 7AA of Oranga Tamariki Act.31 Jul 08:39 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Banning kids under 16 from social media is a good idea - here's whyOPINION: Do we really want social media to influence who our kids want to be?29 Jul 11:44 PM
LifestyleCan Kamala Harris' knitting-obsessed, topless-modelling stepdaughter help her to the presidency?Ella Emhoff posts about fashion, politics and her vice-president stepmother.29 Jul 05:03 AM
New ZealandHope for first group of youth offenders starting new military-style boot campThe teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, will spend three months at a youth facility.28 Jul 10:04 PM
OpinionOpinion: Abuse in care report - I went to Parliament to represent me and my two late brothersBernie O'Donnell stands up for his brothers, who passed before the report was released.25 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandMinister can't guarantee abuse won't occur at controversial boot campsThe Government's controversial boot camps begin a pilot programme on Monday.25 Jul 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care reportOPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?25 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Very different': PM defends boot camps after case highlighted in abuse reportAn inquiry into abuse in state care was released and tabled at Parliament on Wednesday.25 Jul 03:42 AM