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Police say three prosecutions resulted from the 23 smacking events recorded in the last review period (file)

Smacking prosecutions up to eight

There have now been 8 smacking prosecutions since so-called ‘anti-smacking’ legislation was introduced.

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Winston Peters has yet to announce which electorate he will stand in (file)

Maori solution to child abuse - Peters video

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on 'sordid' political deals, repealing the anti-smacking law and why John Key’s popularity is undeserved.

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James Mason

Father hopes court decision won't encourage assault

James Mason, who yesterday had his conviction for assaulting his son quashed, hopes the decision will not encourage violence toward children.

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Bill English

Top political stories for 2009

The top political stories for 2009.

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Sue Bradford

Bradford welcomes Latta's newfound support for law

Former Green MP Sue Bradford is thrilled that even one of the staunchest critics of her anti-smacking legislation is now convinced it is working.

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Former opponent of the law and parenting show host Nigel Latta says it is working

Anti-smacking law is working – former opponent video

An independent review of the anti-smacking law has found the law is working well, and opponents' fears are unfounded.

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Images from today's march (NZPA)

Protesters march up Queen St video

Between 4000 and 5000 people are marching through central Auckland this afternoon, urging the Government to act on referenda.

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Henk Van Helmond admits GarfieldNZ is his Twitter account

Sue Bradford receives death threat via Twitter video

Green MP Sue Bradford is no stranger to threats – but this is the first time she’s had a threat like this.

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Kiwi parents give smacking a 'time out'

Fewer New Zealand parents smack their children today than in past decades, according to results of a poll released today.

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John Key

Key dragged into centre of smacking debate

Prime Minister John Key has been dragged into the centre of the resurgent smacking debate.

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Since the law passed in 2007, 13 children have died due to child abuse

Anti-smacking debate goes to referendum video

The child-smacking debate is back in the spotlight with confirmation the country will vote on a citizens-initiated referendum.

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