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‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truths

It took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.

'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey

Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.

‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds

Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.

Teenage boy repeatedly punches octopus in violent attack

A youth was filmed and egged on while he violently attacked an octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach.

‘It’s a tribute to her’ Mum turns grief into thriving beauty business after losing her daughter

Kaikohe mum Kelli-Asta Baker created a beauty-focused business in memory of her daughter.

How a 12-year-old Kiwi took home a medal at a world sailing regatta

Sometimes even the smallest people can make the biggest difference.

'So many hearts broken': 14-year-old killed in crash that injured four others

'Words will never truly express the utter sorry and sadness we feel.'

Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back

The mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.

Greg Bruce: Let's talk about giving my 11-year-old a phone

OPINION: We all worry about what phone ownership does to kids. But what about parents?

Who knew Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was an Eminem stan?

Reporter Reid is at the Beehive for a kōrero with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on growing up, living in style, and the beats that get her fired up for Parliament.

Kea Kids News: Polish kids celebrate escaping Hitler 80 years ago

80 years ago, hundreds of Polish kids settled in Pahiatua to escape World War II. Reporter Isla interviews some of those former children at an event celebrating their journey.

Survivors of abuse in care carry thousands of ribbons to Parliament

They are a powerful representation of those who can't be there for tomorrow's national apology from the Government. Video / TVNZ

Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care

Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald

World-first NZ study: Are baby food pouches really unhealthy for kids?

NZ researchers test claims baby food pouches are unhealthy – with surprising results.

Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley welcome their first baby

The Aussie star has reportedly given birth to her first child with her producer husband.

My kids are still living at home in their 20s – how can I get them to move out?

Telegraph: Advice for a couple who want to travel but their kids are holding them back.

Jeremy Sutton: Making decisions around your kids going trick-or-treating

OPINION: The child’s best interest is the paramount consideration.

Opinion: Hey Disney, can you please stop killing parents?

OPINION: Mufasa could have lived. They all could have lived.