Wounded in a strike that killed her family, a 2-year-old joins Gaza's ranks of thousands of orphans

Two-year-old Siwar Abdel-Hadi is the lone survivor in her family after an Israeli airstrike on her home in central Gaza killed her parents and three siblings

Formal complaint laid against NZ Law Society president Frazer Barton after church group advised it could destroy records of all children in its care

A staff member at Presbyterian Support Otago decided the records were “too much of a risk"

Early childhood teacher who drank vodka while supervising children avoids cancellation

Later at a staff meeting she was slurring her words and confused - and still drinking.

Auckland baby death: Mum who warned of mental breakdown sentenced for manslaughter

'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.

Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online

The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades

What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act and its chances of passing

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, before the iPhone and long before today’s oldest teenagers were born

Drought threatens millions of children in southern Africa

In Zimbabwe, an El Nino-induced drought is affecting millions of people, and children are most at risk

Kiwi mum shocked to find vibrator display during visit to Chemist Warehouse with teen daughter

The woman initially thought the sex toys were “oddly shaped” face massagers.

Damning report into Auckland Oranga Tamariki Whakatakapokai facility alleges staff on ‘room visits’ assaulting children

Serious concerns about OT staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.

‘We want our real lives back’: For Palestinians, Egypt is safe, but it’s not home

New York Times: Cairo now houses tens of thousands of Palestinians who fled war in Gaza.

Bedwetting, nightmares and shaking. War in Gaza takes a mental health toll, especially on children

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to maintain their mental health, with few resources and no safe places to recover after nine months of war

Passer-by ran in to help injured children after bus crashes on Tekapo-Twizel highway

Australian traveller says poor conditions made for a scary drive.

Who is Gareth Southgate’s wife Alison? What we know about the former England football manager’s spouse

GARETH SOUTHGATE has stepped down as England manager after his side lost to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. The ex-Three Lions boss took charge of t

A 'new era' in malaria control has begun with a vaccination campaign for children in Ivory Coast

Health workers in Ivory Coast have begun giving children the latest malaria vaccine

A 'new era' in malaria control has begun with a vaccination campaign for children in Ivory Coast

Health workers in Ivory Coast have begun giving children the latest malaria vaccine

US journalist Masha Gessen is convicted in absentia in Russia for criticizing the military

U.S. journalist and author Masha Gessen was convicted in absentia by a Russian court of spreading false information about the military and sentenced to eight years in prison

Kids in deprived neighbourhoods exposed to dirtier air, NZ-first analysis shows

Children born in deprived neighbourhoods exposed to dirtier air, new analysis finds.

“90 killed and 300 injured” in Israeli strike on Gaza “humanitarian area” | BBC News

At least 90 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a designated humanitarian area, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.They...

Auckland father handed one of NZ’s longest child abuse sentences for 15 years of assaults

The man was jailed for 19 years and must serve half before parole can be considered.

‘Do not kiss children:’ Early Childhood teacher warned by manager about conduct

The man said the line for physical touch was blurry and his training didn't cover it.

Sydney house fire: Dad charged with triple murder over deadly house fire

The man is accused of stopping rescuers entering the burning home.