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Brent Carey: Why a social media ban for under-16s won't work

OPINION: Stifling youth expression won't solve digital dilemmas.

New details emerge on Harry and Meghan's naming of daughter Lilibet

They claimed the late Queen approved, but a source says she was told after.

'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler

At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.

Australian mum accused of killing 3yo daughter dies in prison

Lauren Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell days after the incident.

'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move

'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.

'Thought it was a scam': Suzy Cato’s hilarious reaction to King’s Birthday honour

'It's our time': Children's entertainer Suzy Cato shares her emotional message to Kiwis.

Youth residence worker loses $29,000 payout after pushing a teen who called her a 's***'

The incident occurred at a youth residence in March 2021 over a missing pen.

Ex-England rugby captain: Why girls are walking away from sport

OPINION: Bias, cost and access still limit many girls’ chances to play sport.

'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twice

Family moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner.

Cambridge students get be(e)hind special initiative

Cambridge beekeepers launch Mānuka honey designed by local kids.

Retired surgeon jailed for 20 years in France's largest paedophile trial

The surgeon was sentenced for assaulting 299 victims, who were almost all children.

Teens are sexting with AI - here’s what parents should know

Minors are striking up friendly, romantic and sexual conversations with AI chatbots.

Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges

Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.

'Struggling to keep up': Support for banning under-16s from social media

Parents struggle with children’s social media use, fearing harmful content exposure.

Auckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme session

The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.

Whanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'

Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.

Toddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blame

Whanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.

Lachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findings

Coroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.