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Six-year-old girl rushed to hospital after dog attack
Girl pulled off fence by dog before it attacked her in Brisbane.
Govt considered making child support ‘income’ for the child
It would have given parents more income and had a "greater impact" on child poverty.
Ukraine brings back 31 children from Russia amid war
Over 19,500 children have been seized from their families or orphanages and deported.
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US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
Transgender athletes were concerned that the measure did not go far enough.
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"Families come in all shapes and sizes," said principal Claire Turton.
No school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bank
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Rules on food ads aimed at kids should be tighter, say researchers
Expert says rules about advertising to children should apply to all under-18-year-olds.
‘Supercharged’ cancer treatment shows promise against rare strain
Researchers report using supercharged immune cells is effective in fighting the disease.
Disability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in Whangārei
Out of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options
Let's teach the basics brilliantly, says Whangārei MP
Whangārei MP questions why our tamariki aren't attending school,
Watch: CCTV footage emerges of moment Aussie boy allegedly snatched
Footage has surfaced of a young boy who was allegedly abducted moments after his brother.
Wiggles star's war confession: 'I'll never forget'
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A Hawke's Bay iwi is building a 'boutique' version of Oranga Tamariki - will it work?
Ngāti Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber sees it as an opportunity rather than a "risk".
Greens call for universal Covid vax availabilty after nearly 2500 children hospitalised
The Green Party is calling for the Covid-19 vaccine to be made universally available.
Toddler in hospital after pet dog attack
A 35kg pet South African Boerboel, called Joop, set upon owners toddler.
'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again
"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”
Number of children waiting for mental health support more than triples
There is a 'higher-than-national-average rate' of children receiving support in the Bay.
Rising wait times for children's mental health assessments 'worrying'
'The need is way greater than the actual capacity to service that need'.
Max Rashbrooke: Verdict on this Govt’s child poverty action
OPINION: An economist measures the results so far and passes judgment.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
'I was just so thankful': Hayley Holt on son Frankie’s final gift
Holt shared her harrowing journey with the Herald ahead of the release of her new book.
The Ex-Files: How easy is moving town when you're divorced with children?
A move from Auckland to Nelson appeals, but could get very complicated.
Editorial: Indifference betrays our children
OPINION: Statistics on child poverty are evidence of NZ's failure.
Opinion: 'Lack of progress' - child poverty is not reducing, it's time for change
OPINION: Authors of longitudinal study 'Growing Up in NZ' respond to latest figures.
Life-long thief took child on shoplifting outing
Woman, 41, shoplifting since age 14, told "it should end today".
Hāngī pits discovery helps playcentre celebrate Māori heritage
An archaeological site has been brought to life at Kaikōura Playcentre.
Motel generation: What it's like raising kids in emergency housing
Nearly half those living in emergency housing in Hawke's Bay are children.
Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition fundraising for flooded playcentre
Not even a cyclone could stop the second Giant Pumpkin Competition.
'One-stop hub': Green light for Plunket's new build
Plunket has been working in two buildings but the new build would bring it under one roof.
The 'bottom line': Teachers share classroom realities in NZ's 'biggest' education strike
“You’re not just with the kids and that’s the end of it after they leave for the day."