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Teachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.
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The minister has previously spoken of the need for children to attend school to learn.
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80 years ago, hundreds of Polish kids settled in Pahiatua to escape World War II. Reporter Isla interviews some of those former children at an event celebrating their journey.
Survivors of abuse in care carry thousands of ribbons to Parliament
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Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care
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Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
Australia's PM says social media platforms are 'doing real harm to our kids'.
‘Toughest times’: Prince Harry pens emotional letter
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Letters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPs
OPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.
Leaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against children
The Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.
World-first NZ study: Are baby food pouches really unhealthy for kids?
NZ researchers test claims baby food pouches are unhealthy – with surprising results.
Lack of available grants could see Sistema Whangārei shut its doors
More than 300 children could miss out on musical education if the charity closes.
Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley welcome their first baby
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'I need to be a mum': Mowbray/Lupton IVF fund gives Kiwis a shot at parenthood
Kiwis desperate to have a baby have a chance to conceive thanks to a $680,000 IVF fund.
From CEO to childcare: Rachel Carrell's Koru Kids success story in London
Investors included wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rolls Royce chairman.
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Like the fictional Phoebe in Friends, Rebecca Haworth helped her brother become a dad.
'Campaign of abuse': 10yo UK girl’s father ‘forced her to do sit-ups all night’
A court hears new details of the abuse the 10yo allegedly suffered before her death.
Hailey Bieber shares sweet snap of her and Justin's son
The photo came with an important message.
My kids are still living at home in their 20s – how can I get them to move out?
Telegraph: Advice for a couple who want to travel but their kids are holding them back.
Richard Prebble: Will the Government's Social Investment Fund work?
OPINION: We need a new approach.
Editorial: Govt rights historic wrong – now we must ensure history never repeats
OPINION: We must never forget the kids at Lake Alice.
'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillor
A principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.
Govt addresses settlement inequity for survivors of torture at Lake Alice
The Government has been working on a redress package.
Jeremy Sutton: Making decisions around your kids going trick-or-treating
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Opinion: Hey Disney, can you please stop killing parents?
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Chronic truancy reaches 'crisis point', tens of thousands missing weeks of school
More than 80,000 students missed more than three weeks of school in term two this year.
Kea Kids News: Kids are coding epic futures brick by brick with LEGO
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'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second child
Matilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.
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A self-proclaimed LGBTQ+ ally struggles after their 13-year-old came out as non-binary.
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Broadcaster Kevin Milne on his best role yet
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Parents of Ramarama crash survivor Lapi Fanuasā, 21, reunite with son
Eseta and Toilolo Fanuasā are now in New Zealand to be with their youngest son, one of six men who were in a horrific crash in Ramarama in August. Video / NZ Herald