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Children's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offenders
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Auckland Hospital tells women to expect to be discharged 3-4 hours after giving birth
A maternity advocate says the letter sent to expectant mums is 'manipulative'.
'Devastating consequences': Twin baby dies after getting stuck in her car seat
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Letters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debate
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Karen Chhour, Oranga Tamariki quizzed over public sector job cuts
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Sudden death of child in Rānui
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