The department has updated the policy, after reports of women handcuffed to hospital beds.

It says restraints will no longer be used on women more than 30 weeks pregnant, in labour, or staying in hospital after giving birth.

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Cricket:
Just one semi-final spot is still up for grabs at cricket's T20 World Cup on the sub-continent 7:37

International:
Israel and US attack Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes. Here's what we know 7:27

Rugby:
Legendary Australian racehorse Makybe Diva has died, aged 26 7:27

Golf:
Two Kiwi golfers are setting the pace at the New Zealand Open heading into the final round at Millbrook 7:17

Soccer:
Auckland FC have moved to within two points of the Newcastle Jets at the top of the A-League table 7:07

Cricket:
The Black Caps have made the semi-finals at the T20 World Cup 6:57

International:
Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Blasts heard in Tehran and explosions reported in cities across Middle East 4:36

Rugby:
The Chiefs are refusing to underestimate a wounded Crusaders side ahead of tonight's Super Rugby grand final rematch in Hamilton 21:57

Auckland:
Four people have been injured - one seriously - when a van rolled in the Auckland suburb of Wiri 21:17

Law and Order:
The Armed Offenders Squad has been working in Auckland's Papakura today, after a man was shot this morning 18:57

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