New ZealandCan NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.22 Mar 06:13 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann took his kids to Womad. ‘You should too’Opinion: 'Womad is the perfect event to expand young (and old) minds.'21 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy a charity drive is a lifeline for families like Emma’sEmma had open-heart surgery at four days old.18 Mar 01:00 AM
Royals‘I’d like to go back’: Catherine on family plans for NZ, AustraliaThe Princess expressed her desire to balance work with family travel.17 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Going on the mortgage’: The steep financial cost of egg-freezing in NZ'I don't have the cash right there ready to go.'17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Samoan fireknife dancers set the Diversity stage ablazeReporter Amelia is at the Diversity Festival in South Auckland, where kid Samoan Siva Afi dancers are showing off their passion for fireknife, and devotion to culture. Video / KKNWatch17 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘I like art so I like to tattoo’: 9yo Thai tattooist makes his markTattooing is a centuries-old tradition in Thailand.17 Mar 07:23 AM
New ZealandWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – againThe man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.16 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleFrom slushies to cereal bars: Five foods doctors think kids should never eatMany playtime favourites have high quantities of unhealthy ingredients.16 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Hundreds of children escaped from early childhood centres in NZ in five yearsFour children were found 'running around on the road'; another was found near a highway.15 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePunk rock and ADHD: Rachael King’s new children’s book is personal and musicalThe Christchurch author has a new book - and a new song (sort of).14 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blameA teacher tells how kids are arriving at school unprepared and without basic life skills.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Best day ever’: Suzy Cato inspires music teacher’s journey from superfan to educatorSuzy Cato's photo throwback revealed Curtis Bunker as a devoted fan.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuestions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old TravisTravis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.14 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandHow support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happinessHe was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.14 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Living the dream’: Video of tragic siblings before Kiwi teen stabbed sister to deathDad said they were 'living the dream' before a brutal murder plunged him into a nightmare.12 Mar 10:33 PM
Lifestyle‘Mum’s busy work’: Jacinda Ardern writes children’s book about parenting while PMThe former Prime Minister says the book is based on things her daughter Neve has told her.12 Mar 07:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman on choosing between freezing eggs or embryosDr Olivia Stuart and Hayley Carville in an appointment room at Fertility Associates in Auckland. Video / Carson BluckWatch12 Mar 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Navigating parental leave - financial tips for new parentsThe financial fishhooks in parental leave policy.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hopefully I haven’t left it too late': I’m Hayley, I’m 33, and I want to freeze my eggsHayley Carville hopes by sharing her story others feel less alone. 10 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessWhen is it time to stop financially supporting your children?Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.10 Mar 12:15 AM
SportGymnastics coach suspended after serious misconduct investigationThe organisation’s Sport Integrity Unit upheld complaints against the coach. 08 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleMelissa Chan-Green on how a tragic loss inspired her new ventureThe broadcaster details the pain of losing her dad and her plans to help kids read.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bring it to our school’: Principal on free lunch programme gapsMaidstone Intermediate doesn't qualify for the free lunch scheme.06 Mar 06:57 PM
New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest 22-year-old man after a baby was hospitalised with serious head injuriesPolice said the baby was now recovering well.06 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandSoiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.06 Mar 04:00 AM
BusinessOfficials raised concerns ahead of school lunch contract awardThe Ministry said it was 'well aware of previous issues'.05 Mar 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPicky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claimThe child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Make a sandwich’: Luxon’s response to school lunch backlashLuxon said he would rather the state not have the responsibility of feeding students. 03 Mar 07:55 PM
New Zealand‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancerSarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.02 Mar 10:56 PM
OpinionOpinion: World Children’s Day – NZ must spend more on foreign aid for young peopleOPINION: 2024 was a horrific year for many of the world’s children.02 Mar 04:00 PM
