Editorial: Parental leave proposal offers better balance
The previous Government was much taken with the economic benefit of getting and keeping more women in work.
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Kerre Woodham: Bullied Casey's simple message
It's not surprising to see the outpouring of support for Casey Heynes, the 16-year-old Sydney schoolboy who has become a worldwide hero as a result of a YouTube video showing him turning the tables on a playground bully.
Editorial: Appeasement no way to deal with a bully
So pervasive have been the YouTube images that few people can be unaware of Casey Heynes, the Sydney bullying victim who struck back at his tormenter.
To fight or not to fight
Many people believe you should retaliate against bullies. But the experts say it's not so simple.
'Never back down from a bully' - Herald readers react
Herald readers speak out about bullying in NZ and give their views on the best way to handle being bullied.
Sign this: Parents' brawls are out
Schools are asking parents to sign codes of conduct before sports events in a bid to stop violent incidents among spectators.
Niue: Tug of the ear kicks off culture lesson
Jim Eagles attends a practice run for Niue High School's fundraising foray into tourism.
Under-2s best at home, says report
The Children's Commissioner has called for a review of paid parental leave in order to help more parents care for children under the age of 1 at home.
Costs make return to work hardly worthwhile
New mum Vanessa Mealings would welcome any change that made it easier for her to stay at home in the first year of her children's lives.
Programmes will be cut to pay for rebuild - Key
Some government programmes will be axed as budget spending is cut to pay for rebuilding Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key says.
Childcare changes would cost parents - Govt
Parents would end up footing the bill for many of the recommended changes in a Children's Commissioner report on pre-primary care, the Government says.
Care for under two-year-olds variable - report
A new report from the Children's Commissioner is a timely call to take the care and education of NZ's under two-year-olds seriously, NZCA says.
Beating at college puts boy in hospital
A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the head during a schoolyard fight which was videoed and sent to classmates.