Wellington’s Frank Kitts Park playground upgrade downscaled
One option under consideration would return the waterfront land to a piece of lawn.
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Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Killer's mum gives evidence - accused 'disconnected' before alleged murders
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Kids killed 'out of love' by mum 'severely' disturbed, jury told
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Mother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defence
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
Lauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’
Mum told police after killing her kids she had been 'thinking about it for a while'.
'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hard
The council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.
‘I just couldn’t anymore’: Lauren Dickason jury to view confession video
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
Lauren Dickason googled methods for killing before children died, court hears
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
Brothers killed in crash leave behind five young children, pregnant partners
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Kids Don't Come With a Manual - Dyspraxia
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Why Sydney daycare banned vegemite on toast
The humble Vegemite toast is no longer on offer at one daycare centre.
How to reset amid parenting burnout
OPINION: We all want the best for our children, but achieving it can feel overwhelming.
10-year-old raises $20,000 for Starship by auctioning heart-shaped chip
Bluebird offered to match the amount of the winner’s bid.
'You took my Peanut Slab!' Enraged uncle assaults nephew
The man became out-of-control when he discovered his L&P and Peanut Slab were missing.
Messages reveal murder accused mum's struggle with parenting
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
‘Energetic and excited’: Slain sisters’ first day of school recalled by Timaru teachers
Teachers at the school the slain Dickason children attended have wept in court today.
'A cloud was over her': School mums recall meetings with murder-accused hours before deaths
Lauren Dickason admitted killing her 6yo and 2yo twins.
When is unlimited screen time for kids okay?
Managing a child’s screen time when they’re home sick has taken on a whole new dimension.
Lauren Dickason trial: Emotional first responders give evidence about finding children dead
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
Alleged triple murderer had 'weight of the world' on her before move to NZ
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
Meet the Whanganui locals working at the Women's World Cup
"This is one of the coolest positions that I’ll ever have."
Ten years old, and his books are sweeping the country
Napier has a new literary prodigy, and he's already five chapters into his next book.
Lauren Dickason trial: Harrowing fertility journey outlined by husband
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
Lauren Dickason trial: Husband made desperate bid to revive smothered girls
Lauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.
Watch live: Hipkins and Davis unveil youth law and order policy
It comes after Hipkins announced a suite of youth crime-focused policies on Monday.
'PSA to all parents': Mum’s urgent warning about common lolly
"I had no idea this could happen and am glad I discovered when unwrapping."
‘They’re staggered’: The NCEA assessment overseas educators can’t believe is allowed in NZ
At international conferences, 'they are staggered we allow our young people to do that.'
Kids Don't Come With a Manual - Different homes
Arona is a mama to 5 teenagers and a 1 year old. Due to housing limitations the whanau has had to split where they live. She wants to know how to keep everyone, connected when they can’t all live under the same roof. Video / Faultline Films Made with funding from NZ on Air
Demand for help would ‘go through the roof’ if free school lunches dropped
"Our children are taonga, a treasure, we need to treat them like that."
Meet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three times
A Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
‘Hell of a relief’: Father speaks out about son’s frightening night lost in Southland bush
The kids got about three hours of sleep as it "bucketed down" overnight at the campsite.
Mary Holm: Decaying house, no cash for repairs - how to patch up the financial damage?
OPINION: The owner is 63, his carer and sibling - with no ownership of the home - is 60.