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Police investigating an attempted snatching involving a man in a distinctive white sedan.
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Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.
Police looking for missing 14-year-old in Hamilton
Wally, 14, has been missing since Tuesday, and his family and police are concerned.
'Worst nightmare’: Boy escapes abduction on first day walking by himself
A stranger attempted to abduct a boy in Manurewa on Monday afternoon.
Editorial: When tech billionaires restrict their kids' social media use, why shouldn’t we?
OPINION: Catherine Wedd's member's bill shouldn't be left to the biscuit tin.
'There’s a fire in your playground!': Hero schoolgirl alerts staff, saves lives in restaurant blaze
Nine-year-old Harper Davis saw "a flicker of fire" and raced to tell McDonald's staff.
Parents foil attempted abduction of 8yo outside primary school
The boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.
'Love, care and closeness': Pope's popemobile transformed into clinic
Pope Francis donated a popemobile for a children's clinic in Gaza.
Patrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning support
OPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.
On The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thrive
Carrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.
Precautions in place after intensive care unit babies test positive for bacteria
Waikato Hospital would not say how many babies were affected.
New Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealed
Names must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.
Why NZ's consent laws for children are under urgent scrutiny
Proposed bill aims to prevent questioning children about consent in court.
How is your child going at school? Govt releases tool for parents to track learning
The online tool will be added to as the Government's new curriculum is developed.
Fourteen children arrested in UK following teenage boy's death
Eleven boys and three girls were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following a fire.
Child sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cash
He continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts.
'Our children need help': Principals back Kirwan's mental health initiative
The former All Black aims to reach 600 schools with Mitey this year.
New photo of Princess Charlotte released for her 10th birthday
The photograph was taken on the Princess of Wales' iPhone in Cumbria earlier this year.
Husband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'
Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.
Children rescued from four-year Covid lockdown in ‘horror house’
Parents, fearing Covid, forced kids to wear three face masks indoors.
Treaty Principles Bill is dead and buried but our silent division is dangerous
OPINION: The Treaty debate highlighted splits in Aotearoa, showing deep cultural divides.
Over 100 children ill after dead snake found in school lunch
The cook reportedly removed the dead snake - but still served the food.
Why Michelle Obama found raising teens in the spotlight so challenging
Michelle Obama said navigating their daughters' teen years was a 'nightmare'.
'A fresh adventure': New Gruffalo book to hit stands for first time in two decades
The book is set for a 2026 release.
Abuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid payment
Govt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.
Two 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spree
Tyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD.
'Informed financial decisions': NZ pupils to learn financial skills from next year
Topics will range from identifying need vs want to taxes and insurance.
Watch: Mum hears late daughter's heartbeat in girl saved by transplant
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Richard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeper
OPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.
No OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk children
As at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.
How to make screen time educational for kids
OPINION: Watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development.
Woman seeks birth mother 50 years after Operation Babylift airlift
Dussart was one of more than 3000 children who were part of Operation Babylift.
Missing Wellington 12-year-old found safe and taken home to parents
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