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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Prince Harry takes the Daily Mail to the High Court, but some say the result will be a judgement on him 13:17

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Soccer:
It's touch and go whether new Wellington Phoenix women's striker Mackenzie Anthony will be available for this afternoon's clash against Adelaide United in Porirua 13:07

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