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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.

Legal limbo: 14yo boy barred from school during custody battle
The boy's mother has asked the court three times to let her son go to school.

‘Treated like a dog’: 13-year-old girl trafficked and enslaved in NZ
She had 35 injuries, was underweight, with poor hygiene and head lice.

Grandmother's relentless mission to help Kaikohe children succeed
Rachel Velden, 87, volunteers at Kaikohe West School, aiding struggling kids.

Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims
Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

'The cruellest injustice': Abuser jailed but victim will never be free of the damage he caused
The victim was lured into a game of hide-and-seek that ended her childhood.

'Very high risk': NZ doctors warn travellers amid measles surge
NZ's low vaccination rates mean measles could spread quickly if it arrives.

'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.

'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.