‘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.
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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?
School lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certified
Lunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
Oranga Tamariki stays quiet on bootcamp participant offending as first pilot review drops
The agency considers the review 'largely positive'.
‘Blood pouring out’: Mum’s warning after Kmart trolley accident injures toddler
The family are warning others about the dangers of children swinging on trolleys.
Just 573 families getting full $150 childcare tax credit
The Government said 21,000 are eligible.
I had a baby with my gay best friend – here’s why it’s the perfect arrangement
OPINION: It has come with its challenges, but in many ways I’m getting a much better deal.
Friends mourn sudden death of music industry figure, women’s advocate
Tributes flow for passionate champion of same-sex marriages and women's rights
'Contents intact': Frightening find underneath children's playground
'It’s been a really challenging situation,' says the local councillor.
‘Buckle up’: Tāmati Coffey and husband expecting another baby
The couple and surrogate mother are committed to sharing the journey online.
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.
'Green chicken': 9yo Rotorua coin-tosser cracks up the crowd at Australian Open
The young Kiwi tennis player was invited to perform the coin toss for the fourth match.
‘The grief is heavy’: Driver charged, community mourns after 11-year-old cyclist killed
'Flashbacks of what happened come and go all the time.'
David Seymour's free school lunches: A restaurant critic's verdict
'It was a container of sadness and carrots.'
'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-time
Principals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.
Opinion: Why NZ schools need more trees
OPINION: A recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree cover.
I made my 7-year-old watch seven films I watched when I was 7
Getting through the carefully curated line-up was a big ask, not to mention a big task.
Children’s Minister steps in to save funding for youth helpline
The Minister for Children halted Oranga Tamariki's funding cuts to a youth helpline.
Nit good at all: Head lice frustrations driving rise in risky treatments
Parents are resorting to using kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment to get rid of nits.