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Why Gen Z kids are boasting about birds
Once considered a hobby for retirees, birding has captured the attention of younger Kiwis.
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'I'm ready': Prince George starts first day at Eton
The 13-year-old prince arrived at Eton with his parents, William and Catherine.
Solo parent trap: Minister sought advice on controversial policy but no plans for change
Officials provided alternatives to the system in 2024 but these were ultimately dismissed.
33 cases in four weeks: Whooping cough 'still circulating' after students fall ill
Health officials are expecting more cases in Auckland and Northland from schools and ECEs.
Nicole Kidman says she won’t be a ‘best friend’ to her daughters
The actress has described her role as a parent.
Making a difference: Waikato surgeon takes skills to Samoa
The specialist was part of a six-person Royal Australasian College of Surgeons team.
‘The flood is coming’: How a Nepal principal saved 900 students
Rajendra Dawadi saved 900 students before a flood destroyed their school.
Married at First Sight UK star announces tragic death of newborn twins
The twins were born at 23 weeks and spent nine days in neonatal care.
From tobacco to social media: Why regulation has to start somewhere
OPINION: An under-16 social media restriction is a necessary first step, not a cure-all.
Want to change your life? Become a dad
NYT opinion: Hands-on dads may gain lasting health benefits despite sleep loss and stress.
Six-year-old had scurvy when he died, despite taking multivitamin
Queensland coroner said publicising the boy's death might help prevent similar tragedies.
Claire Achmad leaves Children's Commissioner role with unfinished business
New commissioner Jane Searle wants to improve support for vulnerable children.
Organic babywear company recalls onesies over choking risk
The merino outfits were sold in stores and online until last week.
Mother rushes baby 'turning blue' to hospital after St John asks for video of seizure
The 18-month-old had to spend four days in hospital after the incident.
Australian man accused of crashing into two boys on e-bikes after doorbell prank
A 78-year-old New South Wales man has been charged with predatory driving.
Two hours a day, no late nights: How Meta’s settlement will change teen accounts
Meta's US$18 billion settlement will limit teen accounts to two hours daily.
Meta agrees to pay $29b to settle child safety lawsuit
Meta must add time limits, night blocks and stronger age checks for teens.
‘Black smoke’ chokes Pakistan maternity ward as hospital fire kills 14 infants
Pakistan authorities blamed a faulty air conditioner for the blaze.
Meth, cocaine among 15 drugs in toddler's system after mother found passed out
Oranga Tamariki took the boy to hospital, where the testing took place.
Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 children
The cause of the fatal fire in a maternity ward in Islamabad is unknown.
Instagram boss admits hailing teen safety tool but omitting it wasn’t used
The Take A Break and Quiet Mode tools were barely touched by teen users, figures show.
'Fleeting loss of control': Teacher censured for slapping 4-year-old's face
Shifali Arora slapped the boy after he crashed into her stomach.
Family of toddler who drowned in pool hope inquest into his death will save lives
River Albert-Wihone died 12 days after he was found in his family pool.
Luxon moves to ban under-16s from social media - but NZ First, Act disagree
Legislation to ban under-16s from social media will be introduced today.
Prince Harry’s UK move ‘driven by desire to get closer to King Charles’
Harry and Meghan’s UK return may help repair Harry’s bond with King Charles.
Editorial: Why do people feel the need to criticise others?
OPINION: A mother exercising with her baby faced harsh criticism from online strangers.
TikTok agrees to pay $400m over children's privacy claims
US officials said TikTok collected children’s data without parental consent.
'Ditch the rules': The message behind this year's best children's book
It's time for men to break the cycle, say double winners of Margaret Mahy Award.
Operation Hark: 12 concerns about kids unearthed in Kevan Verry probe
OT staff feared they might have relied too much on police in cases involving children.
Taxpayer-funded security could be reinstated for Harry and Meghan upon return to UK
The Sussexes are believed to be making their move in the next two weeks.