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One of the bears was dropped after it bit one of the people, officials say.
The Ministry of Education this week proposed to cut 565 roles, while Oranga Tamariki proposed to cut 447..
Here's what we know.
The next pandemic threat demands action now, writes Jamie M Yassif for CNN.
Captain Alex Rufer couldn't convert a 96th minute spot kick, putting Central Coast Mariners in the box seat to finish atop the table.
A newly discovered issue could result in the vehicle accelerating unintentionally.
Catherine Tamihere shares her story.
The Warriors put forward their most lacklustre display of the season in an upset loss in Wollongong.
She's accused of threatening to pull a gun on students and another teacher.
Horrified witnesses have described what they saw.
The game was nominated for four BAFTAs and will now be getting the blockbuster treatment.
The Phoenix Dam is so old it's no longer safe and is being decommissioned.
The result sees them back atop the competition table with one game left in the regular season.
Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.