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Some students reportedly became sick after eating the uncooked meat.
Meningococcal B vaccine now funded for 'life threatening' disease
Four Northland children under the age of 5 contracted meningococcal B in July last year.
Hi Eagle, it’s Jack: Police helicopter unit responds to boy’s backyard message
"Love this. It’s the small gestures in life that sometimes have the biggest impact."
Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court
A man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
Clothing brand Soil and Sand awarded at Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards
"We just try our best, try our hardest, to give our customers the best product we can."
Carmel Sepuloni takes a break to care for son who broke his leg
The Deputy PM's son had a nasty accident on Sunday.
Police lawyers advised photographing youth likely breached UN protections for children
A report shows officers were routinely photographing young people with little cause.
Spike in youth crime in Whangārei, data shows
Youth crime has risen by 14 per cent in Whangārei over the last five years.
'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years later
The 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.
Business digest: Foodstuffs North Island celebrates success at annual Excellence Awards
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Coroner rules on violent death of Auckland toddler
Coroner will not hold inquest into the child abuse-related manslaughter.
The total number of ram raids last year revealed
In two years there has been a 465 per cent increase in ram raids.
'Parents just don't know': The dark side of TikTok flooded in teenage misery
Young people struggling with mental health are being sent to some dark places.
Russia-Ukraine war, a year on: Children’s horrifying ‘new normal’ - and how NZ Herald donors have helped
Herald readers donated $1.9m for Ukraine last year — here's the impact of your donation.
‘Hungry, cold’ Dunedin 8-year-old found by searchers
Officers were called to reports of a missing child at Signal Hill Reserve.
The possible trigger that caused rottweilers to attack Sydney newborn
Experts have contested claims the dogs attacked the baby "without reason".
Censorship and eradication: Has George Orwell's frightening prediction come true?
Opinion: The censorship of history is an attempt to enforce a single viewpoint.
Neighbours reported rottweilers to council before baby mauled to death
Mia Jade Riley was asleep in her bassinet at grandfather’s home when the attack occurred.
Hearing voices: Student stabs teacher to death in France
Arrested student said he heard voices telling him to kill the Spanish language teacher.
The common and deadly pram mistake you need to avoid
Shielding a baby in a pram on a hot day could be deadly, study finds.
School principal 'very' concerned by copycats circulating 'stab for stab' fights online
School principals were alerted to the post on Wednesday.
Rewritten: Roald Dahl kids' books remove 'fat', 'ugly', 'offensive' references
Children's author wrote many classics which have been rewritten to be more "inclusive".
'Surreal': How this 'inspiring' 21-year-old just bought his first home
Liam Benfell and his partner have purchased a home in Ōwhata listed at $450k.
Transport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job hunters
Some students have also chosen to work and support their families.
Cigarette heist: Trio aged 13, 14 and 16 charged with violent robbery after stolen car spiked
A stolen vehicle was eventually stopped with road spikes.
Quebec father recounts moments after bus hit daycare centre
The man had just parked when he saw the bus barrel through the daycare, killing two.
6yo boy who shot teacher tried to choke another - lawyer
More details to emerge allege boy swore at staff, tried to whip students with belt.
Digital tool launched to support youth struggling with mental health
The new digital tool will help youth facing mental health issues.
Staffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attempt
Offenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.
School truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals say
Schools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.
Ram raiders hit West Auckland tobacco store
The Toyota hatchback used in the raid was left dumped in front of the Wicked Habits store.