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Israeli air strike on UN school in Gaza kills 13
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At least 17 students killed as school building collapses in Nigeria
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Mahia celebrates multi-use sports facility, enhancing local recreation
'Let our young ones be the manu o taiharuru.'
‘Do not kiss children:’ Reliever warned by manager about conduct
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Do health and safety laws threaten the great Kiwi school trip?
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'Virtually no contact': Brad Pitt cut off from his older children
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Early childhood teacher allegedly kissed 3yo on lips
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Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up
After years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.
Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
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The target of 13,000 pairs of pyjamas donated in June was well surpassed
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'Set up to fail': The $200b cost of abuse in state care
Abuse in care costs an estimated $857,000 over each individual survivor’s lifetime.
Dad allegedly blocked kids' rescue in deadly house fire
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Man collected 1.2m child exploitation images over 20 years
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How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
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Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?
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Why did baby Isabella die? Kiwi mum's agonising seven-year wait for answers
Mum still waiting for authorities to make formal ruling on what caused Isabella’s death.
The 10 most popular Māori baby boys' and girls' names
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Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
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Man jailed for life after 6yo son weighing 8kg starved to death
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