Youth
Police Minister talks about ram raid prevention, gangs
Small businesses should be able to tap into a government fund to help them put up bollards or other measures to protect their stores from ram-raids.
There's been a spike reaching about 40 a month of… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Anton Matthews
Wallace Chapman and panellists Heather Roy and Anton Matthews speak with those advocating for gun control in the US, following today's shooting at an elementary school in Texas. They also discuss gang… Audio
Mental health advocate concerned funding will not reach young people
A mental health service is concerned those who experience the worst inequality will not benefit from more government funding.
Is $15m for youth development enough? Minister responds
The government has announced what it calls "the most significant increase" in funding for ministry of youth development programmes in 20 years.
The $15 million extra over four years will mean 6800… Video, Audio
More to ram raids than meets the eye - child advocates
Child welfare experts say locking up offending kids will not stop a spate of ram raids.
He Kākano launched to support young entrepreneurs
A great initiative to support young entrepreneurs has been launched this week. It's called He Kakano, and it is a partnership between The Prince's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand, Rod Baxter is CE of the… Audio
Law-breaking rangatahi need more help and support - not punishment - for rehabilitation
The solution to stop young people creating headlines with so-called ram raids is not tougher punishment, according to the office of the children's commissioner. It says that risks perpetuating the… Audio
Youth MP keen to tackle inequality
The PM’s Youth MP says inequality in education and health, mental health services and education costs are top concerns for youth in the Prime Minister’s electorate.
Youth crime: Referral to Youth Aid not a free pass - police
Police concede the pandemic and MIQ duties mean resources have been diverted away from Youth Aid and they are playing catch up.
An 11-year-old ram raid driver and a seven-year-old burglar in recent… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: Putin, Arise Church and all the cameras
The Detail is here to make sense of the big stories, and in the past week has covered everything from Russians' support for Vladimir Putin to the on-going clean-up in the flood-hit East Coast.
Most youth in ram raids not in schools - Oranga Tamariki
Almost all the children involved in ram raids in recent weeks are not in school, Oranga Tamariki says.
Smash and grabs using a car have appeared to be on the rise, with police saying they are often… Video, Audio
Police shocked at 1am shop burglary involving 7-year-old
Four children have been caught by police stealing from a Hamilton mall in the dead of the night.
Police say the children - aged seven, 10, 11 and 12 were found at Chartwell shopping centre around… Video, Audio
Meth use rises significantly during August lockdown, remains elevated
Methamphetamine use more than doubled between July and September 2021, and has stayed well above the historical average through to January this year, wastewater figures show.
Behind the story: David Farrier on Arise Church
Journalist David Farrier talks to The Detail about his reporting on serious allegations of emotional and physical abuse at one of the country’s biggest megachurches: Arise. Audio
Family centre manager responds to rise in reported ram raids
Putting the brakes on a recent spate of ram raids is proving tough with some of those involved as young as 11.
The latest saw a gang of young thieves swoop on an Auckland electronics store after ram… Video, Audio
Could safe racing spots curb dirt-bikers on streets?
The lack of places to race safely could be one of the reasons dirt-bike street rides are happening in Auckland, a biker club president says.
Elderly advocate 'disappointed' teen to be paroled for 90-year-old's death
Greypower's Horowhenua president is disappointed a teenager jailed for the manslaughter of Grace Virtue will be released on parole next month.
Why the transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health
Addressing how we treat teen mental health is of increasing importance with rising rates of anxiety and depression in teens and the likely impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes clinical psychologist…
Head of Arise Church resigns board seat following allegations
The founding pastor of one of the country's biggest pentecostal churches has resigned from its board amid controversy.
Local councillor in disbelief over school fight footage
A video posted online shows a gun or imitation firearm being held to a student's head during a fight between Otahuhu school students.
It shows multiple people fighting and a participant, who may not… Audio