PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Banning kids from social media misses the pointOPINION: Catherine Wedd's bill offers a deeply flawed solution to parental anxiety.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Ripped from me’: Mother slams 2am baby uplift defended by police, OTPolice arrived at the Mangere home about 10pm before the 2am uplift.26 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTeenage murderer ‘danced’ while Harvey Willgoose lay dyingJudge Ellenbogen said Khan’s age was not reason enough to grant anonymity.22 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuse03 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandParents' anger as sex offending Akl teacher travels abroad while young victim awaits closure06 Aug 01:09 AM
PremiumNew ZealandBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known family04 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury28 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandDo people earning $200,000 need help with childcare?Economist claims those on the highest incomes are benefiting most from FamilyBoost revamp.17 Jul 07:02 PM
New Zealand'End my suffering': Mum's grief after toddler's fall from moving uteNorthland mum Tyla Simona wants her son’s death to make a difference.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today. 14 Jul 02:41 AM
LifestyleHow to handle your child's attention-seeking behavioursMy 7-year-old daughter loves to talk in a baby voice. What should I do?03 Jul 12:44 AM
World'Wake-up call': 41,000 violations against children in conflict zonesThe report verified 41,370 grave violations, the highest since monitoring began.20 Jun 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Peter Mutabazi turned a childhood of hardship into hope for foster kids'I know there’s hope because I am the example. I overcame.'17 Jun 06:00 PM
World'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burialsA 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.15 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandNZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.11 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages onRobyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.10 Jun 08:29 AM
WorldUK teens face two-hour cap on social mediaTeens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.08 Jun 10:22 PM
New ZealandImmigration NZ alerted to child smuggling, families adopting more than 10 kids Reports and warnings to ministers show concerns about motives of some adoptive parents.08 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandHow 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing itAshton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.02 Jun 08:08 PM
Kahu'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's deathA hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slavesSocial worker who has helped teens who escaped slavery fears others are in danger.18 May 09:44 PM
SportFamily's emotional plea after Olympic cyclist sentenced over wife's deathMelissa Hoskins’ family aim to ‘move on’ for the children’s sake.14 May 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Real barriers': Surging benefit sanctions raise concernsSanctions for missed MSD appointments rose to 9042 in March 2025.05 May 07:42 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Treated like a dog’: 13-year-old girl trafficked and enslaved in NZShe had 35 injuries, was underweight, with poor hygiene and head lice.13 Apr 07:46 PM
KahuAbuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori' isn't always the answerEugene Ryder on why the right person for the job doesn't always share your whakapapa. 08 Apr 10:08 PM
New Zealand‘I knew there was more to life’: Save Our Babies founder on escaping 25 years of abuseKahira-Rata Olley is using her story to empower and heal others in a similar situation. 30 Mar 11:18 PM
PoliticsGovernment’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state careChristopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Nov 04:32 AM
CrimeBig Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facilityMore than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.Watch21 Oct 05:31 PM
OpinionOpinion: If TAB ran odds, whānau and child poverty would be huge favouritesOPINION: Targets are neither the problem nor the solution, Rob Campbell writes.24 Sep 06:30 PM
