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Editorial: School lunches don't have to be Michelin-star, but they should be healthy
OPINION: A report found that only about half of the meals met nutritional standards.
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Shannon Bosch: A UN report details the ‘overwhelming’ scale of children killed in Gaza. It raises grave legal questions
More than 20,000 Palestinian children have been killed since October 2023.
'Increased risk': Warning issued to Kiwi parents over popular toys
UK testing found a recalled Squeezy Dumpling toy contained high benzene levels.
'It's a parent's worst nightmare': Minister acts on blind cord safety
Eight children have died since 2008 after being caught in blind cords.
The obscure virus that causes some children to go deaf
Camden Percy’s hearing loss was caused by congenital cytomegalovirus.
Oranga Tamariki spent $3m on consultants for abuse inquiry response
Minister for Children Karen Chhour said consultant use must be kept to what’s necessary.
Squishy dumplings: Warnings about chemicals in viral kids' toys
The UK's consumer regulator has warned that one brand of the toy contains excess benzene.
Wellington toddler with ultra-rare condition rushed to Starship hospital after cold turns deadly
Archie has a genetic condition so rare, his version of it does not even have a name.
New footage of Kim and Kanye’s daughter North West shocks the internet
Footage shows 13-year-old North West looking overwhelmed in Paris.
'Drugs, sex and violence: The shocking content AI chatbots are showing children | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Safe Surfer Co-Founder Rory Birkbeck joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
More than 5000 teens fail NCEA numeracy test four times or more
Year 10 is now the key stage for first attempts at the online assessments.
Soldier Jared Deal demoted for insulting, threatening officer at Waiouru Military Camp
The threat to kill left the army captain feeling unsafe and more vigilant.
Killer serving life given extra sentence for earlier assault on ex
The offending happened in the two months before Jasmaine Reihana’s murder.
Boy, 3, dies after getting locked in car during France heatwave
The youngster was found unconscious in a car outside his home.
Research looks into bowel cancer in younger people as early-onset cases increase
Half of young bowel cancer patients waited over six months for diagnosis.
Psychologist quits Oranga Tamariki bootcamp after two months
A senior psychologist quit less than two months into this year’s bootcamp.
IVF mix-up: Parents give update after striking deal to keep baby girl
A public appeal for the Florida couple’s legal costs has so far raised $21,300.
Missing teenage girl found – police
Emily, 13, had been reported missing in Auckland yesterday afternoon, police said.
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: Research
A study has found no early drop in social media use among under-16s.
'I've had students deny the Holocaust in class': Far-right extremism on the rise in classrooms
Teachers are reporting more racist, anti-Semitic and misogynistic behaviour.
Richard Prebble: Banning under-16s from social media would harm more than it helps
OPINION: Tech firms, not governments, are best placed to remove harmful content.
'It's a disgrace': Doors left open, car seats ignored in special needs school transport
Auckland mother Brooke Ama is raising the alarm about more unsafe Sesta practices.
Nancy Guthrie’s fate has been ‘revealed in ransom note’
Two ransom notes were sent to KOLD after Nancy Guthrie vanished.
'Last resort': Principals urge overhaul to re-engage struggling students
An ERO report shows students in alternative education have doubled in 10 years.
Millionaire football club owner charged with child sex offences
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow faces 15 new child sex charges after a court hearing.
Serious youth crime increases – why is Hawke’s Bay bucking the national trend?
About 10% of crime occurrences in Hawke's Bay involve people aged 17 and under.
'What the hell?': Kids' playground designed by New Zealander terrifies parents
The ‘Rocks On Wheels’ park opened in Melbourne’s Southbank in November 2022.
‘Our one and only’: Meghan’s tribute to Prince Harry ahead of UK family reunion
Meghan shared the Father’s Day post showing Archie in an England shirt.
Grandmother of missing Aussie boy gives bombshell interview
Josie Murray says police told her they suspect she buried Gus after an accident.
Students use AI to make pornographic images of teachers
Teachers say AI deepfakes made by students have left some unable to work.