Meth is taking its toll on the community of Wairoa, where grandmothers are now taking it upon themselves to care for their grandchildren. The questions is, who is supporting them?
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Making cars safer for tamariki
This week is Road Safety Week and the theme is 'leadership for road safety'. With a rising road toll in Aotearoa, Turanga Health is taking the lead by educating the community about child car seats- and having them fitted for free.
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NewsFollow-up: Oz-based whānau staying positive
Three-year-old Tyson Lawrence's Perth-based whānau are remaining positive they can muster the support needed for their high-care needs tamaiti.
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Enjoying collectable toys across generations
The Auckland Hobbies Fair took place over the weekend where toy enthusiasts could buy and sell a range of collectables, across the ages.
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NZDF parents' Wgtn to Ak hikoi for son's therapy
In a bid to raise $56,000 to pay for their three-year-old son’s therapy, two parents from the New Zealand Defence Force are about to embark on a 700km hikoi from Wellington to Auckland.
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Community works to raise $250k for mother’s life-saving surgery
Te Kuiti mother of five, Te Reina Worsley has been diagnosed with moyamoya disease and requires life-saving surgery in the United States.
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Dad's wero to sons- 'stick with sport, you keep out of court'
Before he lost his battle with cancer, dad Tracy Brown left his boys with a wero. Two years later, sons Kahurangi and Makaia Day-Brown are a step closer to turning pro in one of the world's fastest growing extreme sports.
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Caution for Pākehā who give their children Māori names
Should Pākehā give their children Māori names? One Māori language expert believes there are instances where it can be appropriate but says caution should be taken.
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NZ Breakers take time-out for whānau this Xmas
The SKYCITY Breakers were treated to a few days break for Christmas at a time that the Basketball community still hard at work. Te Kāea reporter, Ruth Smith caught up with a couple of the players who shared their Christmas plans and wishes.
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Grandparents fight for grandchild to have normal life
They fought for her custody, now they're fighting for her education. Grandparents Paige Jordan and Michael Gower have taken full-time care of their granddaughter, who they say has been discriminated against.
