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'Convincing fake': Kiwi parents fear AI's dangers, rising sextortion risk
Nearly half of Kiwi children in chat games have messaged strangers.
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Cecilia Robinson: It doesn’t have to be phones or social media – we should do both
OPINION: We should delay giving children smartphones and restrict their social media.
'Distraught and angry': Youth rally to keep Claire Achmad Children’s Commissioner
Claire Achmad was originally made a Children's Commissioner in 2023 for a 5-year term.
Knives, homemade weapons and assaults: Therapist warns of escalating school violence
Erin Majurey says schools could resemble prisons within a decade without intervention.
'Dumb decision': Mayor says council wrong to remove playground fence near lagoon
Anita Baker signed a petition organised by parents because she was 'freaking angry'.
'She just wants everyone to heal': Jolie’s response to daughter’s legal move
Siblings, including Shiloh and Zahara, have made similar filings to drop the Pitt surname.
School driver in sex assault investigation of child passenger during drop-off
Nearly 30 instances of kids being forgotten, hit have come to light in ministry records.
'About connection': Teacher explains late-night love heart messages to 12yo
The teacher is before the New Zealand Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal.
Sydney mum dies after backyard BBQ treat ends in tragedy
Her 11-year-old son used his jacket to try to put out the flames on his mum.
French Parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
The bill passed the National Assembly by 279 votes to 81.
Tenant wins case against landlord over leaky, mouldy rental
The tribunal found the landlord intentionally failed to fix tenant's leaky roof.
'It weirded me out': Student claims teacher hugged, touched her inappropriately
The teacher has denied those claims but admits sending the student late-night messages.
Social media restrictions: I'm 'standing up for kids' against 'insidious' tech, Stanford says
But she admits not knowing what will happen when it goes to Cabinet.
Govt receives Tom Phillips inquiry, anticipates public release in coming weeks
The Government received the public inquiry into Marokopa fugitive case today.
Regulators relied on supplier’s word over asbestos-tainted play sand safety
An AUT study since confirmed the presence of airborne asbestos fibres in several products.
Australian mum delivers identical quadruplets - a ‘one in 15 million’ birth
Jenitar Na’amoana, 34, welcomed four girls in a Brisbane hospital on July 14.
"People deserve the truth": The mum and former lawyer taking legal action on asbestos play sand
Christchurch Mum and former lawyer, Elle Chrisp explains how she found out the safety assessment was not independantly verified. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Asbestos play sand 'low-risk' messaging not independently verified | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Asbestos play sand 'low-risk' messaging not independently verified. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY.
I'm a surrogate, here's why I'm carrying a baby for strangers I met online
I’ve got someone else’s baby growing in me – it’s mine for now but it’s not mine forever.
Health NZ admits failings in toddler’s care before 20cm of bowel removed
Starship surgeons removed 20cm of boy's damaged bowel, which Whangārei Hospital missed.
Kids can’t stop watching Moana. There’s a scientific explanation
New York Times: The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+.
What's driving youth antidepressant surge?
More than 23,000 teens aged 15–19 were dispensed antidepressants last year.
'Seventh surgery': Family of tot thrown into crocodile pit reveal injuries
The family said initially they weren't sure whether the 3-year-old would survive.
'Our hearts are broken': Kris Jenner shares sad family news
The 91-year-old, known affectionately as MJ, was the heart of the Jenner family.
'Unethical': Doctors reject Govt's stalled puberty blockers ban
NZ Medical Journal report says a blanket ban would harm young gender-diverse people.
'Fundamentally incompatible': Drunk preschool teacher banned from profession
Colleagues reported she smelled of alcohol and appeared withdrawn at work.
'Last resort': Parents prosecuted after failing to send kids to school for several years
The Bay of Plenty couple were given several warnings and “multiple interventions”.
Auckland actor who twice played Cookie Bear charged with child sex abuse
The man also allegedly used social media sites to send explicit messages to young people.
Primary school returns to pen and paper after ditching iPads
Ōmata School has shelved iPads for years one to four this school year.
'I knew immediately it wasn't right': Labouring mum in intense pain before death
Maria Neho and her baby both died after she suffered a ruptured uterus.