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The number of children using the drugs is rising.
Some are challenging the approach Oranga Tamariki is taking in the removal of babies from maternity wards.
There's been a standoff between social workers and midwives over a newborn's removal from its parents.
They could now face prison.
"I could do nothing to help him."
Health officials are urging people to ensure they've had two MMR vaccinations.
A NZ Government agency warns they're not safe for infants under four months.
Cases nationwide have climbed to 84.
She now supports the 38 surviving kids alone, after her husband left her.
Letting them play games and watch too much YouTube might have serious consequences.
Researchers say it's all about having the right bacterial balance in your schnoz.
It could help thousands of babies during their hospital stay.
A specific group of bacteria are to blame, doctors say.
Two-fifths of pre-schoolers in the regions have dental cavities.
It's the first controlled test of its kind in the world.
Her daughter died aged four - now the items to help remember Lila have gone.
Total screen time per day has "little impact" on their wellbeing.
For the first time, the smoking rate for year 10 students has fallen below 2 percent.
Oranga Tamariki says it's taking on fewer children, despite official figures showing the number in state care is rising.
It's only bad when used as a punishment, researchers say.
