Medical misinformation: Girl needed emergency surgery after parents fail to give antibiotics
But because of “medical scepticism, the parents encouraged poor adherence to the antibiotic regime”. Antibiotics were prescribed but…
Consumers Seek Value, Deal With Stress During Back-to-School Shopping Season
As the back-to-school (BTS) shopping season peaks, Amazon, Walmart and Target are slashing prices on school supplies. In…
Israeli study: Touching food poses little risk to children with food allergies
Parents of children in kindergartens and nursery schools where there are youngsters with food allergies (FA) are often…
“Haven’t Seen My Parents In 2 Years”: US-Based Indian Founder’s Video Reveals Startup Reality
The glamorous image of startup success often hides the personal sacrifices behind it. A US-based Indian tech founder…
Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears
Under the proposal, staff could use “reasonable force” to remove a student who repeatedly refused directions to leave…
Election 2026: Ron Mark returns to NZ First, Winston Peters unveils $45,000 grant for parents with three kids
Mark, a former Carterton Mayor, unsuccessfully contested the Wairarapa electorate in the 2014, 2017 and 2020 elections. However,…
‘No freedom’: AI boss’ warns of dystopian future
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has warned people could be left with “no freedom”, “no agency” and “no privacy”…
Sam Altman roasted for suggesting AI replace talking to your kids
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has found himself on the receiving end of a brutal internet roasting after suggesting…
Mount Albert Grammar School: Parents say ‘ridiculous’ rule leaves students ‘cold’ in classrooms
“Jackets (and/or scarves) are then worn (if students choose) once they leave the class.” Parents said the “ridiculous”…
Albany Junior High School bid to extend to Year 13 divides North Shore parents
Others fiercely defended Albany Senior High’s model, saying it offered inclusiveness and flexibility, and was a lifeline for…
Government says sick 18- and 19-year-olds should be supported by parents, not JobSeeker benefit
“It will worsen their health conditions and put people at risk.” Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise…
Christchurch funeral director sacked after baby’s ashes returned in a cardboard box
Instead, without the family’s knowledge, the cremation did not go ahead that day as planned. “We thought that…