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Mum's warning after preschooler's blind cord hanging left him 'completely blue'
The 4-year-old stopped breathing after being caught in a playroom blind cord.
Prince Harry celebrated as 'the best' dad in Father's Day tribute
Meghan shared family moments on Instagram for Father’s Day.
'Lost & found love story': Grandparents' wedding photo discovered
The library staff posted the photo on Facebook to find its owners.
Watch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get help
Pamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.
'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuse
Doctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises.
Cram culture: How young is too young for English essays?
Parents pay up to $2320 monthly for early education in affluent areas of Seoul.
Soldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sex
Judge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning.
Kiwi academic claims 'brilliance bias' behind gender gap in maths achievements
New research shows the gender gap had quadrupled by the start of second grade.
Toddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycare
The boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.
NZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation
Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.
Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori
“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."
Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.
Man jailed for 'campaign of violence and terror' against pregnant partner, children
'You have caused trauma that will never be erased.'
Facing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sex
A panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.
'Decades of underinvestment': Gisborne play space to get significant upgrade
The Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.
What Kiwis get wrong about wills, according to a family lawyer
Around 50% of Kiwis don't have a will. Here's why you should.
Police allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's death
O'Siah Prasad was described as a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy.
UK teens face two-hour cap on social media
Teens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.
Immigration NZ alerted to child smuggling, families adopting more than 10 kids
Reports and warnings to ministers show concerns about motives of some adoptive parents.
Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week
Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.
Van crashes into West Auckland childcare centre
A van crashed through Junior Junction Child Care in Kumeu on Access Rd about 9pm last night. Video / NZ Herald
'Luckily no one was on site': Van crashes into child care centre, injuring one
Bollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.
A leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school pool
Children have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.
Former Black Sticks captain and All Black husband welcome twins
Life is full-on as Kayla and George Whitelock add two new members to the team.
‘I hope it haunts you’: Mum lashes out after jumping castle tragedy verdict
Six children died after the incident in December 2021.
'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows
A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.
'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a day
At 6 months old, Mila was diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).