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Urgent action needed to improve safety in justice facilities, union says
The PSA’s Joe McCroy says the latest incident was a wake-up call for better resourcing.
What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries
Parents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.
Kids Don’t Come with a Manual Episode 3: Sick child misses out on key milestones
Dad worries sick child is missing out on life.
Kids Don't Come With a Manual - Severe allergies
Macsen has severe life threatening allergies so is unable to go to preschool. Is he missing out on key milestones by not being in daycare? Made with funding by NZ on Air. Video / Faultline Films
Dad pods: Unedited, quick-witted, dad banter
There hasn’t been a dad-led podcast in NZ until now, and nothing is off the table.
The Ex-Files: Mum worries kids too young for dad's surprise adventure
OPINION: Whitewater sojourn a surprise to the ex-wife, and could be to the kids too.
Dolphin mating scene in documentary should have been PG
A complainant said a wildlife documentary that showed dolphins mating upset children.
Mum, 27, battling debilitating pain told she's 'too young' for hysterectomy
Tash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.
Suspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closed
Child protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.
South Auckland community rallies to save Ngā Hau Māngere birthing centre
Mums are sharing their experiences at a Māngere birthing clinic to help keep it open.
'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephew
Ten-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.
‘I felt less of a man’: Young couple grapple with male infertility stigma
Manu Fisi’ihoi lifts the lid on the sense of failure he grappled with during infertility.
'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes
The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.
Kids Don't Come With a Manual - MECP2 duplication syndrome
A lack of support from health agencies has left a mum of four struggling to keep up with caring for her son Te Kaha who has a rare genetic disorder - MECP2 Duplication Syndrome. Video / Faultline Films Made with funding from NZ on Air
Fussy eaters: Why are your children choosing what's for dinner?
Mealworm patties and lab-grown burgers? Hold my hemp milk, says Gen Alpha.
'So many incredible rewards': Former TV weatherman on life after son's diagnosis
When Mike Hall was told his son was autistic he said it felt like he’d been hit by truck.
Māori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to Australia
The mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.
Kevin Costner’s estranged wife's costly demand
The former couple announced their intentions to divorce last month.
Kelvin Davis says OT staff did the right thing
Minister for Children pleased whistleblowers came forward.
Babies getting sick prompts meningococcal disease warning - vaccination is key
Meningococcal disease expected to rise in the winter
Hipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offering
The PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.
Kids Don't Come With a Manual - Reframing ADHD
Takoha is bright and full of beans but his parents suspect he may have ADHD. They are unsure about getting him tested and want to understand how they can better support him. Video / Faultline Films Made with funding from NZ on Air
His Royal Cheekiness: Prince Louis steals the show again
The 5yo was in a typically irreverent mood as he stuck out his tongue and held his nose.
Kourtney Kardashian shares shock pregnancy news during Blink 182 concert
Kourtney Kardashian has revealed her latest pregnancy in a very public way.
Great Barrier sand dune collapse: Boy wasn't breathing, boy pulled out by car - reports
The two boys, aged 12 and 14, are still in a critical condition at Starship Hospital.
Wahine business owner who fixes East Coast roads and school lunches
Kat Kaiwai is at home on the roads or making lunches for hundreds of tamariki.
Royals snub Lilibet on 2nd birthday
While her first birthday was met with social tributes, her second was not.
Matt Heath: A daily game of cards is a winning hand for parents
OPINION: Matt Heath on spending device-free time with our children.
Have you seen this bear? $10,000 reward offered
Company joins appeal for the return of a beloved childrens’ charity mascot.
OPINION: Some provisions of the Care of Children Act are vestiges of the colonial era.
Children once had the same legal status as pets and livestock.
Dirt bikers' 'intimidating, lawless behaviour' slammed by principal, MP
Principal Colin Watkins says he's heard talk of vigilantism from fed-up locals.
Police appeal over missing Auckland 14-year-old
Gerred was last seen more than a week ago.