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‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed

The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.

‘Very scary’: Parents warned after school kids approached by man with knife

Parents are being urged to discuss safety with their children.

The most common surname for NZ babies born last year revealed

Singh secured the top spot for the seventh year in a row.

Watchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kids

The officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.

She was screaming ‘no’: 6yo traumatised after skin cut by saw during cast removal

Lola was cut numerous times by a saw as nurses worked to remove a cast from her ankle.

Girl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger

'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.

Why some parents are reviving landlines for children

Want to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media? Home phones might help.

‘Almost died three times’: Flava host K’Lee reveals baby health scares

“We had a really morbid chat every day for about six weeks.”

‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry school

The primary school will get lunches from a local cafe until the end of the year. And then?

Adesanya’s heartwarming message for upset young fan

Adesanya took the time to reassure a young fan he was okay after his recent loss.

Waitangi Day Rotorua 2025: Your guide to events

A variety of events will be taking place on Waitangi Day within the Rotorua community.

‘Endless gratitude’: Lily Collins welcomes first child via surrogate

Her husband has hit back at critics asking why they didn't adopt instead.

'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi

National leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.

Five-year-old boy dies following explosion in hyperbaric oxygen chamber

His mother, standing next to the chamber when it ignited, suffered injuries to her arms.

‘So excited’: Racing star Scott McLaughlin on fatherhood

The motorsport star is besotted with his wife and baby daughter.

Locals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won'

'It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.

‘Beyond unacceptable’: Two toddlers walk out open daycare door

A teacher accidentally left a door to the street open and the two 1-year-olds walked off.

‘Incredibly distressing’: Doctor worries old disease is making NZ comeback

Painful bone growth disorder appears to making a mysterious resurgence among NZ children.