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Bay of Plenty father imprisoned for 'recklessly' causing brain injury to 8-week-old baby
Father who injured his baby son initially blamed sibling
The eight-week-old suffered a traumatic brain injury, 10 rib fractures and intra-abdominal injuries.
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What are the origins of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's name?
What are the origins of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's name?
Andrew is being stripped of all his royal titles, styles and honours, by order of his brother, King Charles.
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Pacific news in brief for 28 October
Pacific news briefs
A round-up of news from around the region, including power outages in Papua New Guinea's Morobe province affecting a regional hospital in Lae.
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Mark Kimber's jailhouse interview on Bethlehem crash that killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher: 'I'm genuinely sorry'
'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's prison apology after couple-killing crash
Mark Kimber says the night he struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher was a turning point - the couple's family believe his remorse is "all for show".
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Armed robber Rawiri Walkley fires shots at member of public after stealing $20k worth of cigarettes
Armed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theft
The store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late.
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How Trump uses federal cash that’s not his to spend to pursue his questionable goals
Trump treats government funds like a personal piggy bank
Analysis: How the US President uses cash that's not his to pursue his questionable goals.
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Catholic diocese in CNMI adopts zero-tolerance policy on child abuse
CNMI diocese adopts zero-tolerance policy on child abuse
A single act of sexual abuse now results in permanent removal from ministry, with dismissal from the clerical state pursued where warranted.
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New figures reveal government's progress towards health targets
The Health Minister is celebrating shorter wait-times, faster treatment and more timely access to care for patients. New figures from April to June this year, show the government's progress towards… Audio
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Government passes adoption bill under urgency
Government passes adoption bill under urgency
Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. The bill was revealed at the last minute, and thanks to urgency and unanimous support completed within a day.
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'It's people's lives': Concerns adoption fix is flawed
'It's people's lives': Concerns adoption fix is flawed
Temporary legislation was introduced under urgency on Tuesday, following concerns that an unchecked pathway was leading to children being abused and enslaved.
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New Zealand tightens international adoptions, Samoa most affected
NZ tightens international adoptions, Samoa most affected
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says until safeguards are in place, adoptions remain on hold.
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Australia wants 'minimally invasive' age checks under teen social media ban
Aus wants 'minimally invasive' age checks under teen social media ban
Governments and tech firms worldwide are closely watching Australia's effort to become the first country to block use of social media by those younger than 16, starting from December.
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Some international adoptions halted under urgency to fight trafficking, slavery
'Tip of the iceberg': Temporary halt to some international adoptions
The move follows revelations people with convictions for violence or sexual abuse were adopting children overseas.
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Adopted teen girl issued visa to live with suspected people-traffickers
Teen girl issued visa to live with suspected people-traffickers
Immigration officials had concerns, but could not block the visa.
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Australia trials CCTV in childcare centres expected as ministers meet
Australia trials CCTV in childcare centres expected amid child abuse allegations
It follows multiple allegations of child abuse by a worker in Victoria, and a number of other significant incidents in other states.
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Mediawatch: Palestinian statehood push vexes media
Palestinian statehood push vexes media
An media debate over New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood was partly overshadowed by party political rows and claims it would only be a gesture.
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GP funding changes will worsen Māori health inequities, expert says
Expert warns GP funding changes will worsen outcomes for Māori
GP clinics will soon receive funding based on factors such as age, sex, rurality, socioeconomic deprivation and morbidity, but not ethnicity.
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Russian adoptee’s PTSD claim denied by ACC over residency rules
ACC exempted from covering man's PTSD triggered by abuse as child in Russia
The Court of Appeal has overruled two other courts that found ACC should pay up.
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Passport fraud and sham marriage land Jahangir Alam record jail term
Man pretending to be brother for 25 years handed record jail term
The age and true identity of the man, who also entered a sham marriage, remain unknown.
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Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal
Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal
A child who was assaulted in Russia before his adoption into New Zealand has been declined cover for mental injury by ACC in the Court of Appeal.
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Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal as injury occurred before immigrating
Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal
A child who was assaulted in Russia before his adoption into New Zealand has been declined cover for mental injury by ACC in the Court of Appeal.
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ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantanamo
ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantanamo
United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, affecting Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways.
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How to tell if an image or video has been created by AI - and if we still can
Is it real or is it AI? How to tell fake from real
Explainer - AI-generated images are unavoidable these days. If you're not a computer expert, how do you even know what's real anymore?
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Rosey Heurea jailed for stealing more than $12k in goods during Hamilton crime spree
'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
Rosey Heurea was on bail when she was caught shoplifting 19 times last year.
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Fears trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand
Fears trafficking victims are being deported from NZ
People trafficking complaints in New Zealand have risen more than 4000 percent since 2018. Audio