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Whānau need to know it's "not too late to catch up on any missed vaccinations".
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Caitlin Ahlers is used to youngsters asking her if she's a real mermaid.
Iwi partnership aims to reduce cases of children being put in care
The partnership will hopefully give iwi more say in the decisions to uplift children.
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Mattel and Barbie's goal is to create dolls that children can see themselves in.
Kiwi woman sparks debate with child-free friend preference
The childless woman sparked a debate after discussing her friend preferences.
Whanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern
“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."
Diana Clement: Why you shouldn’t help your children financially
Teach children early to stand on their own two feet financially.
Monkey crushes 3-year-old to death with boulder
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Jarden Brief: Johnson & Johnson down after more fallout from baby powder scandal
Baby powder scandal grows into big, expensive problem for healthcare multinational.
Simon Cowell wants to be a dad again at 63
"Being a dad is the best thing that’s ever happened to me."
Ngāti Kahungunu hosts awesome Easter egg hunt
The end of the school term was celebrated with an Easter egg hunt.
Tragic moment before toddler’s death
A one-year-old died in hospital surrounded by family after being found in a creek.
Six-year-old girl rushed to hospital after dog attack
Girl pulled off fence by dog before it attacked her in Brisbane.
Govt considered making child support ‘income’ for the child
It would have given parents more income and had a "greater impact" on child poverty.
Ukraine brings back 31 children from Russia amid war
Over 19,500 children have been seized from their families or orphanages and deported.
Gemma and Richie McCaw welcome baby number three - 'meet our new baby girl'
Ella Mae McCaw was born on April 3.
US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
Transgender athletes were concerned that the measure did not go far enough.
'Family is so important': Greats, Grands and Whānau Day celebrated at Maunu School
"Families come in all shapes and sizes," said principal Claire Turton.
No school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bank
Top tips to get through the school holidays.
Rules on food ads aimed at kids should be tighter, say researchers
Expert says rules about advertising to children should apply to all under-18-year-olds.
‘Supercharged’ cancer treatment shows promise against rare strain
Researchers report using supercharged immune cells is effective in fighting the disease.
Disability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in Whangārei
Out of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options
Let's teach the basics brilliantly, says Whangārei MP
Whangārei MP questions why our tamariki aren't attending school,
Watch: CCTV footage emerges of moment Aussie boy allegedly snatched
Footage has surfaced of a young boy who was allegedly abducted moments after his brother.
Wiggles star's war confession: 'I'll never forget'
The original Wiggle has revealed his best and worst experiences in the army.
A Hawke's Bay iwi is building a 'boutique' version of Oranga Tamariki - will it work?
Ngāti Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber sees it as an opportunity rather than a "risk".
Greens call for universal Covid vax availabilty after nearly 2500 children hospitalised
The Green Party is calling for the Covid-19 vaccine to be made universally available.
Toddler in hospital after pet dog attack
A 35kg pet South African Boerboel, called Joop, set upon owners toddler.
'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again
"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”
Number of children waiting for mental health support more than triples
There is a 'higher-than-national-average rate' of children receiving support in the Bay.
Rising wait times for children's mental health assessments 'worrying'
'The need is way greater than the actual capacity to service that need'.