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'Unspeakably bad practice': Children's details, abuse claims shared in Oranga Tamariki privacy breach
“Oranga Tamariki recognises our data system requires improving."
Warning over popular food item after spate of child injuries
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Stratford author looking for help to get book into schools
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Luxon: National to ban phones in schools within 100 days
Luxon says he plans to improve student achievement by removing 'unnecessary distractions'.
'No one would listen': Child put in care of attempted-murderer dad
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Ex-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victims
The school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.
Educators vital for the continuation of te reo Māori, study highlights
Early childhood educators play a major role in preserving te reo.
'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidates
One teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.
‘It can be so overwhelming’: Child mental health professionals speak out
A major public appeal has been launched to raise $1 million for a new outpatient facility.
Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment
The Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.
Focus: Kiwi mums criticise healthcare system for lack of support during pregnancy
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School drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work
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Tihei: Governance Group will provide oversight for Te Ara Mātua
The group is responsible for initiating and ensuring the success of Te Ara Mātua.
Ex-Files: I left my husband in Australia - and want our kids to stay here with me
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New York daycare death: Bags of fentanyl stashed under trap door
The drugs were hidden only a few steps away from a shelf of children’s toys.
Mum guilty of wounding adopted daughter
The woman flatly denied beating the girls with wooden rods, a chair and a dog collar.
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Nick Mowbray on what drives success, and the upcoming election
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'Too valuable to lose' - ACC cuts funding for programme protecting preschoolers from sexual abuse
The safety course has run for 28 years and taught more than 17,000 children.
Here we go again: School holidays are back - here's how to keep the family entertained
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'Mum, can you play with me?': Why it's important to play with your kids
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German court decides lower court can hear hear case against Madeleine McCann suspect
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Doctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitated
The woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.
Electric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burns
The fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.
Kids quiz politicians on their state care plans
Politicians have been put in the hot seat by young people who were formerly in state care.
'A tragedy': Toddler dies after exposure to fentanyl at New York daycare
A package containing a kilo of fentanyl was discovered inside a New York daycare.
Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims
The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.