Children

Among schools opening from today will be two entirely new state schools and a number of new charter schools.

A popular South Wairarapa playground has been demolished to make way for a safer facility for children of all ages.

Some young people say their Family Court experiences reveal a system that fails to hear and protect them. Audio

The Pout-Pout Fish features an international voice cast led by Nick Offerman and Nina Oyama, who can't wait for children to see the film.

Short-form video apps weren't built with children in mind, but open conversations can help them understand their habits and build healthier ones.

A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus - and big plans to roll the service out for adults.

Over the holiday period, the right game can make all the difference. So which board games should you try out - and which ones should you gift?

It's been eight decades since hundreds of children found a new home in Pahīatua during WWII.

From yachts to deserts, these families are celebrating Christmas without a fixed address - proving that home, and the holiday spirit, can be found anywhere.

What would the festive season of giving be like if children weren't waiting desperately to see if "he's been" on Christmas morning?

Leaking water bottles, pen ink, the rotting juice from an old banana, school backpacks and lunch boxes can get pretty grotty.

Despite the ban on cell phone use at school, some children have found work arounds. Audio