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Missing Phillips children's harsh winter: Fourth birthday on the run
The King Country bush is cold and wet, making conditions very harsh.
Detective warns AI used to create fake images of children online
Sextortion and hidden cameras are growing threats, says Detective Beard.
Baby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulations
The baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.
'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burials
A 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with friend's 15yo son
Judge: 'You were very anxious to find love in a real relationship. He provided it'.
'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battle
Laura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.
'Shambles': Coroner slams police probe, calls for fresh inquiry into Gore 3yo’s death
The coroner blasted police for their initial investigation into Lachie Jones' death.
'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.