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CYF spoke to Cezar's mother

CYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed

CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.

Backlash as black fashion mag takes on white director

Ellianna Placas, who has been appointed fashion director at America's largest magazine for African-American women, is white.

<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guide

Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.

<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderly

Gillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.

Birthday boy's after ball party cancelled

An 18th birthday party set to be held after Auckland Grammar's ball has been cancelled by the venue after intervention by police and the school.

Man who faked cancer jailed for two years

An Auckland churchgoer who defrauded parishioners of $250,000, saying he needed money for cancer treatment, has been jailed.

<i>Editorial:</i> No excuse for inaction on alcohol limit

Call to let doctors help end lives

Protection orders easier to get - judge

Man jailed for texting blackmail

School thanks clients for brothel closure

A west Auckland school has a message of thanks for the men who refused to use a brothel which opened across the road earlier this year.

<i>Inside Money: </i>Return of the repo - US consumers go basic

More Americans are now making their own lunch, growing their hair long and catching public transport.

Guns, drugs and money laundering

The owner of a $2m property seized by police after he allegedly shifted millions of dollars in drug money overseas has left the country before detectives could press charges.

Childhood abuse and homosexuality linked in study

Sporty MPs show charity muscle

Parliament's club games have raised plenty for charity over the past year.