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Major reading test ranks NZ with Spain for kids' achievements

Kiwi kids are still mad about reading, according to a recent report.

Opinion: Some home truths about poverty in NZ

Bill Capamagian: Help the deserving poor and stop pandering to the ratbags.

Family with autistic son denied residency

The 7-year-old requires education funding at the "very high needs" level.

Three mums and a dad: Little boy's adoption granted

One woman donated an egg, another was a surrogate, and the third adopted the baby.

‘Been traumatised’: Boost to mental health funding in schools praised

Students are back at school. But mental health issues are expected to continue.

‘The joy on the faces of the tamariki makes everything worth it’: Tūrangi opens new sports facility

“Te Mataapuna is a facility for the whole community."

US social media laws to protect kids create challenges

Financial Times: Patchwork of rules aimed to give parents more control poses challenges.

Strong focus on kaupapa Māori approaches to safety and wellbeing in 2023 Budget

This Budget focuses on initiatives to prevent violence from happening in the first place.

Local Focus: Meet the Nanas knitting for the Cool Kids

Knitting for Cool Kids Rotorua will be donating over 800 packs of hand knitted clothes.

'Pretty dire': Early childhood teachers have little hope for future of the sector

Almost three-quarters of early childcare teachers think conditions will only get worse.

Nana claims disabled child assaulted by gangster, but more shocked at lax police response

Nana upset at child's alleged assault but outraged at lackadaisical police response.

Tough Kids out in force for return of Mega obstacle course

The “challenge by choice” event saw hundreds of schoolkids take on various obstacles.

Young boy's bravery praised after youths confront him

A young boy was approached by older boys in an incident yesterday.

Preschool teacher accused of smacking kids, abusing staff

A daycare centre owner has been accused of serious misconduct over 10 years.

'Trust your gut': Kiwi mum's instinct saves baby’s life

When their baby became ill, the helpless parents watched as experts flew into action.

Work and Income: Winz deletes ‘sleeps over’ as listed reason to not grant benefits

Winz has tweaked its criteria for solo parents' eligibility for benefits.

'One-stop hub': Sod turning for new Plunket build

The building is expected to be completed later this year.

'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears

Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.