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Murder charge laid over toddler's death
The Northland woman whose toddler died of serious head injuries has been charged with murder.
Petition organiser seeks personal time with Key
Larry Baldock's open letter is critical enough of Key personally for him to be justified in avoiding any personal meeting.
Tua comes out against smacking
Heavyweight boxer David Tua says he is in favour of the anti-smacking legislation remaining intact.
NZers vote 'NO' for smack as criminal offence
Almost 90 per cent of people who participated in a national referendum asking New Zealanders whether smacking should be illegal have voted no, preliminary results show.
A half year of hell in New Zealand
Dita De Boni on the shocking child abuse epidemic in this country.
'No' vote campaigners divided on way forward after likely win
Polls have shown more than 80 per cent of voters planning to vote 'no' to the referendum.
Man appears in court over assault on baby
39-year-old enters no plea during Whangarei District Court appearance.
Police apologise for poor performance in child abuse cases
Wellington police apologise for 'unacceptable' delays and insufficient investigations.