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There were smiles all 'round as the rugby players finally reunited with their loved ones.
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Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde have reportedly settled their bitter custody battle.
School drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work
'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'
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Chloe Crump has been hospitalised 23 times for her respiratory conditions,
Tihei: Governance Group will provide oversight for Te Ara Mātua
The group is responsible for initiating and ensuring the success of Te Ara Mātua.
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in country
Neha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.
Opinion: Labour-National consensus on family support won't change much for poor families
The similarities between National and Labour's WFF policies are striking.
Britney Spears’ ex-husband makes wild demand
Kevin Federline is considering taking his ex-wife Britney Spears to court.
Moving image exhibition focuses on family home
"The house in Ōtāhuhu is the bastion for all our family."
‘A mother doesn’t forget her baby:’ Remembering Kirsa Jensen – 40 years on
One of NZ’s “most enduring murder mysteries” remains unsolved.
Kiwi parents’ biggest concerns revealed in new survey
If you're a stressed-out Kiwi parent, you're certainly not alone.
'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the system
The little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.
‘A warzone’: The brutal reality of the Family Court in New Zealand
Family Court is not an enjoyable experience for anyone involved.
Toddler inspires therapy centre for children with disabilities
Little Stars is the brainchild of a family who know what therapy at early age can do.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
The team behind a tragedy: How experts help school children after trauma
The team was called in to help after the train tragedy in Mount Maunganui.
Home with mum and kids inside targeted with pellet gun
Police are appealing to the public for help to find those responsible.
'Super dangerous': Council refuses to fence stormwater pools
The two stormwater pools, likened to swimming pools, are in line for excavation.
Original Hi-5 star makes rare TV appearance
The original cast member hasn't been seen on Australian TV for more than 10 years.
The biggest problem facing Santa in NZ
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The Hits: We are playing the Covid game again
The other child who got Covid last year is livid.
Toddler from New Zealand family drowns after falling from boat in Musket Cove, Fiji
Māhina Toki was described as a "beautiful, happy smiling child" who loved the water.
Oranga Tamariki blunder: Mother in case of mistaken identity offered more compensation
A mother wants OT to be accountable for mistaking her for another woman for 20 years.
Mum claims grandparents have 'moral obligation' to provide childcare
Are grandparents responsible for helping provide childcare for their grandkids?
The new generation's coming for your vinyl collection - and not because they want to listen to it
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Meet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three times
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Matariki in Rotorua: What's on this weekend to celebrate the Māori New Year
Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.
'I don’t think it’s right': Parents infuriated at White Cross charging for child visits
It’s expected that the fallout will be felt in the hospital's emergency department.
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How do you deal with a child diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD and anxiety?
Worst youth justice system not seen yet – Chief Children’s Commissioner
Violence inside youth justice residences reaffirms the need for a system reset.
What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries
Parents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.