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Doctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitated

The woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.

Electric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burns

The fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.

Kids quiz politicians on their state care plans

Politicians have been put in the hot seat by young people who were formerly in state care.

'A tragedy': Toddler dies after exposure to fentanyl at New York daycare

A package containing a kilo of fentanyl was discovered inside a New York daycare.

Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims

The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.

'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse

The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.

US daycare owner arrested after toddler dies, others exposed to opioids

Authorities haven't indicated how they believe the children came in contact with the drug.

Should we give our children an allowance?

Teaching kids ways to manage money should start early.

Heat limits needed to protect vulnerable, climate researcher says

As temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.

Family of youngest Cyclone Gabrielle victim need support due to newborn's heart condition

Friends of the Collins' are raising cash after their baby was born with a heart condition.

'First reaction was fear': Kiwi mum's grim Kmart warning

It was a normal day for this mum when suddenly, things took a frightening turn.

'Young people' climb onto 25,000-volt power line, disrupt Auckland's trains

Southern and Eastern Line trains have been cancelled and delayed tonight.

'Body bags': Neighbour had fears for kids before YouTube mum's child abuse charges

'We thought they were going to come out of that house with body bags.'

‘He's a danger’: Man seeking videos of kids ‘sliming’ themselves active for years

Police have cautioned the man and are monitoring him.

'The Aims Games are special to me': Dame Susan Devoy cheers on great-niece

“I think it is amazing. It is like the Olympics for them.”

'Holistic approach' needed to fight worst youth offending - report

A new 'intense' programme has been launched to break the cycle of youth offending.

‘Egregious practice’: Why children in sex cases are grilled about consent

Chief victims adviser says proposals are the biggest shift in her seven years in the role.

Support for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencing

She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.