Young man accused of sexually violating female friend as teens hung out
The Crown said on the evening of the alleged assault the group were gathered at the boy’s house,…
New York City Sues Social Media Giants for Fueling ‘Youth Mental Health Crisis’
New York City has filed a major lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, accusing them of contributing…
Government brings in $1000 bonus to keep teens off the dole, speeds up benefit cut plans
“Going on welfare when you’re young is a trap, with recent modelling suggesting that people under the age…
Are Short-Course Corticosteroids Safe for Children?
TOPLINE: Short-course systemic corticosteroids in children and adolescents are associated with increased risk for hyperglycemia and sleep problems,…
Teen’s driving inexperience and alcohol consumption led to fatal crash near Taupō, says coroner
The coroner’s findings said initially the pair had planned for Kimi Jnr to pick Te Pairi up from…
Fleeing teens drive wrong way on Auckland’s Southern Motorway, travel 40km on spiked tyres
The group of teens continued south on Te Irirangi Dr, travelling at speed on the wrong side of…
Health NZ criticised after teen’s chance to save teeth risked by hospital delay
The Health and Disability Commissioner found in a report released today that the long-term prognosis for the young…
After suicides, calls for stricter rules on how chatbots interact with children and teens
A growing number of young people have found themselves a new friend. One that isn’t a classmate, a…
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FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions, their effects on children
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the…
Google Gemini dubbed ‘high risk’ for kids and teens in new safety assessment
Common Sense Media, a kids-safety-focused nonprofit offering ratings and reviews of media and technology, released its risk assessment…
Rotorua teen’s crash death after Rhythm & Vines: Family urges action on fatigue
Richards died at the scene and Donaldson and the front-seat passenger survived. Donaldson, 20, was found guilty, following…