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Jobs For Mums: Auckland start-up has big plans
Why stay-at-home mothers could be the key to fixing the country's labour shortage.
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Mother rejects medical advice, ends up in legal tug-of-war over daughter's care
Doctors and mother at odds over how to deal with toddler's health issues.
'Mistreated children': Controversial Dunedin facility sold to new owners
Magic Kids serviced 19 schools but parents claimed it had mistreated their children.
$1.1b Oranga Tamariki spend-up a 'disparate collection of ideas' with no strategy
Treasury has delivered a scathing report of Oranga Tamariki's Budget funding.
Young mum panicked, injuring her prem-baby as she tried to save his life
The six-month-old, born 10 weeks prematurely, had stopped breathing during a milk feed.
Watch: Prince William and Kate take 'all the gang' to settle into new school
Prince George looked a little pensive as the headteacher greeted him, while Charlotte held her father's hand tightly as they walked up the steps into the entrance together. Video / PA via AP
Reset: Barry Soper becomes a dad again at 70 and loving it
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper became a Dad once again at 70-years and is loving it. Video / Mike Scott
Top ideas to keep kids entertained these spring school holidays
It will soon be that time again when kids say, "I'm bored" and adults think, "I'm broke."
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
'We're not monsters': Polyamorous couple speak out following court ruling
A judge found they psychologically abused their children. The High Court overturned it.
Focus: Bodies found in suitcases - What we know so far
The homicide investigation into the two primary school-aged children found in suitcases at a Clendon Park property has expanded to South Korea. Video / NZ Herald
Children of Ukraine: Tears after Kiwi funding approved to give refugee children school essentials
NZ Government and World Vision team up to give children of Ukraine school essentials.
Focus: Ukrainian refugee children given new hope
More than 6.7 million people, mostly women and children, have fled Ukraine since the war broke out six months ago. Soon, these children who have taken refuge in nearby Romania will have school essentials, teachers and a safe learning environment thanks to generous Herald readers. Video / NZ Herald / World Vision
Wiggles in NZ: Wiggles star reveals life changing hospital encounter
After 30 years on television, The Wiggles have revealed one tear-inducing encounter.
Judge changes little boy's name to avoid links to criminal dad
Mother types boy's name into Google and gets hits on his father's violent offending.
Focus Live: Police update homicide investigation in Manurewa
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua reveals details of the human remains found in suitcases at a Manurewa property.
My lockdown obsession: Kiwi mum's incredible doll's house DIY project
One silver lining to the Covid-19 cloud is productivity.
If your child has a Go Green lunch box- clean it
Mum posts video on Tiktok showing hidden mold on child's lunch box. Video / @ashleighjade08
Watch: Are easter eggs a choking hazard?
The video demonstrates some tips and tricks to make easter safer for little ones. Video / Tiny Hearts via Instagram
Watch: Baby forced to vape, mum hits back at ‘bum’ critics
Disturbing footage shows a baby being handed a vape. Video / Seven Network