Dying Kiwi teen befriended by US pop star SZA highlights value of paediatric palliative care
RJ’s sister, Jodie Woodman, said he was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma a month after his mother had her…
Teen Jonty Parkes caught drink-driving in Queenstown after moving car 10m to avoid car-parking fine
After his birthday trip in April, Parkes, of Te Awamutu, spent more than $3000 on flights and accommodation…
Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash
Silas’ parents, who pushed for the venues to be prosecuted, have told NZME they are glad there have…
Auckland Airport meth bust: 16 arrested over New Zealand teen drug courier scheme
Search warrants executed yesterday in Rotorua, Auckland and Hamilton led to the arrest of 11 people aged 19…
Motorcyclist killed and teen girl seriously burned saving 6-year-old brother in fiery Whāngārā crash
“The 14-year-old girl was seriously burned when she braved the flames to rescue her 6-year-old brother from the…
Auckland man Kuljinder Singh caught in Hamilton Snapchat sexual hook-up with teen girl
Singh, 39, then asked the victim if she wanted sexual intercourse, to which she said no. The older…
Teen woman’s bid to overturn conviction for sex with 12-year-old relative dismissed
Now the Supreme Court has dismissed her appeal, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that her offending was…
Waikato teen swimmer Hugo Krompass on personal bests, mindset and Olympic goal
He then broke the one‑minute barrier in the 100m freestyle, finishing in 59 seconds, a milestone he says…
Social worker censured, loses registration over sex chats with teenage student
The Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has now censured the woman, in her 40s, cancelled her registration…
Teen running star Sam Ruthe selected for first New Zealand team
The 16-year-old is currently the No 1-ranked athlete for 2026 in the U20 men’s 1500m. Boh Ritchie, who…
Auckland caregiver Zeak Smith jailed for sexual abuse of disabled teen
And if he wasn’t named, it might not be his last time he does so, she argued. ‘Significant…
Former Anglican priest Jonathan Kirkpatrick sexually violated teen at Canterbury bach
At the time of the offending, Kirkpatrick was the vicar at St Michael and All Angels in Christchurch.…