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Flying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severed
The child was hit in the stomach and chest area by the flying fox runner.
'Everything but the kitchen sink': Kōhanga reo burglary shock
The facility remains closed as whānau deal with the loss of resources.
'It’s really moving': How music therapy helped teen through the grief of losing dad
Nicola Harrison said hearing her son's original song was heartbreaking and healing.
Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.
10 things to with the kids these school holidays
A selection of arts, culture and events for the whānau to enjoy over the school holidays.
'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on Grindr
Victim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.
Kiwis rally to help boy with brain tumour get dream trip
Hone Hillman is having a garage sale today and tomorrow to fundraise for a trip to Chch.
Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after IVF mix-up
The clinic blamed 'human error' for placing the embryo in the wrong woman.
‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered
Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.
'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuse
The victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.
Funeral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrow
The family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.
Police investigating Auckland Christian school teacher over assault allegations
The teacher is on paid leave during the investigation.
‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptop
Ton Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.
How to keep your kids safe online
Kids are growing up online, deeply immersed in social media and video games.
Editorial: We are losing the battle to protect our kids from online harms
OPINION: The pervasive nature of the internet has changed where our kids are safe.
‘Little e’: Eminem becomes a grandad
His grandchild's name is a sweet nod to the rap legend.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
School seeks new lunch provider after plastic found in meal
A Milson School student bit into a hard plastic piece in their lunch.
‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZ
An Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.
International show The Gruffalo Live on Stage coming
What's a Gruffalo? Why, didn't you know?
'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.
Nan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogs
He was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.
Why Olivia Munn feels motherhood is like landing on Mars
The star revealed how the adjustments of motherhood led her to a moment of vulnerability.
Opinion: How students feel a year into the school phone ban
OPINION: Here's what young people really think about the ban.
NZ’s ‘predator playground’: Snapchat child sex abuse material skyrockets
A 36-year-old has been arrested in New Zealand for posing as an 11-year-old on Snapchat.
‘Just starting his life’: Community mourns after young boy killed in dog attack
At 4 years old, the child was 'just starting his life'.
‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby
The three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.