Parents of Ramarama crash survivor Lapi Fanuasā, 21, reunite with son
Eseta and Toilolo Fanuasā are now in New Zealand to be with their youngest son, one of six men who were in a horrific crash in Ramarama in August. Video / NZ Herald
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What used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.
Woman caught on CCTV attacking baby at busy Australian shopping centre
Police are on the hunt for a woman who randomly attacked a baby while in its mother's arms at a shopping centre. Video / WA Police
PM Christopher Luxon addresses youths 'protesting' from justice facility roof
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald
Wellington Police: One year anniversary of the death of infant Baby Ru
Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of an infant in Lower Hutt who has come to be known as Baby Ru. Video / Wellington Police
Big Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facility
More than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.
Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant, expecting second child
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Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutiny
Inquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.
Most parents plan holidays around children's preferences, report shows
Travel planning is no longer exclusive to the adults in a family.
Two years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murder
Two months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.
'I still hate you:' Dad jailed for subjecting sons to years of sadistic abuse
Judge Bayley: 'No one is able to erase the ongoing harm you have caused your sons.'
Manurewa dad from bank worker to CrossFit coach to opera star
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Surprise! UK mum unexpectedly gives birth during family camping trip
Initially, she blamed the pain on a dodgy chicken curry.
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Kirstie Allsopp finds herself in hot water over son's European travel plans
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Police investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.
Director Julie Zhu on finding the beauty in every moment
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Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back
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Constables pay a visit to miracle baby born in their police car
The constables caught up with Nooroa for the first time since she gave birth to Kahurangi in the back of their police car.
Pet rule changes could help people escape family harm
Victims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.
Letters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spirit
OPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'
Second complaint against New Zealand Law Society president
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Forced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mums
This is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.
Abuse in Care: Our national disgrace
The Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ Herald
Gisborne letters on Oranga Tamariki Section 7AA, trust grants, Trump shooting
OPINION: Gisborne Herald readers give their views on the Ministry for Children and more.
Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024
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'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by father
Coroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.
Man killed toddler after being bailed to boy's home following ‘deficient’ OT report
The judge let him move in based on the findings of a ‘deficient’ Oranga Tamariki report.
Auckland Hospital's elsewhere invitation to pregnant women: ‘Disturbing’ or ‘long-overdue’?
'I think it is really inappropriate … I find the letter disturbing,' says expert.
Seven super-luxurious hotels where kids are welcome too
Lesser-known family stays that will spoil you all rotten.
Two tank shells, five girls in a bedroom - only one survived
Why a bereaved Palestinian doctor is coming to NZ to share his message of hope.
'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probe
The 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.