20% rise in child suicide and self-harm cases - Empower Pacific
There has been a 20 percent increase in referrals for children presenting with attempted suicide and deliberate self-harm this year compared to last year. This has been r
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National plan sets new vision for women’s inclusion in economy
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NFL analyst Mark Sanchez stabbed in Indianapolis, now facing charges
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No progress on Raiwaqa Market for 11 years but SCC says tender to be finalised soon
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17-year-old Dishika Darshika Roy reported missing
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All Blacks extends dominance with historic Bledisloe victory
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Slater puts pressure on ref ahead of NRL grand final
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Two buses crash in Rakiraki, damaging power pole and cutting electricity
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72-year-old bus driver killed in Rakiraki crash
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison
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$123M investment in Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre brings 1,275 jobs
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Government reviewing electricity tariffs to balance investment and affordability
The Government is currently reviewing the national electricity tariff framework, aiming to strike a balance between financial viability for landowners and investors, and
Sean “Diddy†Combs pleads for leniency ahead of sentencing
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Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke to step down at end of NPC season
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