Northland Oranga Tamariki caregivers on trial over alleged abuse of children in their care
The alleged offending came to light when a child, Sally*, ran away and a friend’s mother alerted police.…
Nick Cannon says he had 12 children because he was ‘careless’ after divorce
Cannon went on to insist he was damaged after his split from Carey and needed to do more…
‘There can be absolutely no doubt’
Children who have been exposed to a common agricultural pesticide before birth exhibit signs of delayed brain development…
Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
“We know, for example, about instances in which people with known care and protection histories, or previous convictions…
Hair cortisol levels signal mental health risks in children with chronic illness
Long-term stress levels, measured through hair samples, may provide important clues about mental health risks in children with…
Mediterranean diet during pregnancy cuts babies’ food allergy risk
A Greek study links Mediterranean-style eating during pregnancy and breastfeeding to a lower incidence of food allergies in…
Gestational diabetes poses substantial cognitive dysfunction risks for both mothers and offspring
A new synthesis of global evidence finds that experiencing gestational diabetes during pregnancy is linked with a decline…
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic work well for kids and teens, study finds. But should kids take them?
ADVERTISEMENT Weight loss drugs are effective for children and teenagers, according to new research that comes as their…
Judge fines Gisborne wholesaler $140k for toy cars that posed risk to young children
The charges were laid under fair trading laws after it was found the small cars failed to meet…
What will it take for Tom Phillips’ children to reintegrate into society?
Meanwhile, the Phillips children are in the care of Oranga Tamariki and the agency said they were all…
After suicides, calls for stricter rules on how chatbots interact with children and teens
A growing number of young people have found themselves a new friend. One that isn’t a classmate, a…
Summer reading campaign supports 1,500 children
The National Literacy Trust has encouraged 1,500 children to read across a city with low literacy rates. Through…