New Zealand10 year-old Kiwi chess superstar wins gold and silver in DubaiLuna Lu has played chess for two years, but she’s already proving queen of the board.11 Mar 06:10 AM
TravelOut-of-control toddler causes eight hours of flight hellParents slammed after video prompts calls for “child-free” plane sections.11 Mar 12:05 AM
LifestyleWhy you need to stop texting your kids at school'We call it the digital umbilical cord. Parents can’t let go. And they need to.'10 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandHealthy schools: How Labour’s fizzy drinks ban went flatErica Stanford says removing sugary drinks is no longer a government priority.10 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMum's devastation after five children abducted from schoolRashidat Hamza is in despair. “We don’t know what to do," she says.10 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandDevastated father charged over child’s driveway death: ‘already a life sentence’A father charged over his son's driveway death will be sentenced in May.09 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy ‘The Little Mermaid’ star hid her pregnancyHalle Bailey decided she had 'no obligation' to share her pregnancy with the world.08 Mar 08:30 AM
WorldGazan children dying after months of famine warningsAfter months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza, children are starting to die.08 Mar 08:15 AM
WorldGunmen abduct 287 students in NigeriaIt marks the second mass abduction in the West African nation in less than a week.08 Mar 07:47 AM
PoliticsBetter cancer treatment and child immunisation among Govt’s new targetsThe final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.08 Mar 12:34 AM
KahuMarae leader backs Government whānau housing plansHurimoana Dennis also stresses the need for increased collaboration.07 Mar 05:59 PM
WorldMan charged after ‘tying up’ Aboriginal children he caught in pool‘Disturbing’ video footage has emerged of a man tying up three Aboriginal children.06 Mar 09:35 PM
KahuKaren Chhour firm on plan to turn offenders' lives aroundChildren's Minister believes boot camps for youth offenders will work.06 Mar 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Move to Auckland': Dentists tell parents to wait 'up to three years' for kids' check-ups14 per cent of kids due for an oral health check-up in 2022 are yet to be seen.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoy with 'crippling disability' denied rehab after five-hour brain surgery'We just do not have enough facilities for the kids in our country,' his mum says.05 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow much language learning is lost during toddlers' screen time?The average 3-year-old could be missing out on more than 1100 adult words a day.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier school’s new playground will grow with its studentsWhile the students may leave, their playground will keep growing.04 Mar 01:00 AM
TalanoaHigh rates in childhood obesity among Pasifika concerningA report found the obesity rate quadrupled among children and adolescents from 1990-2022.02 Mar 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFewer kids due to cost of living 'new reality' for NZNew Zealand will suffer as birth rates drop, but Kiwis can't afford to have more kids.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleStaying in school until 18 ‘slows down ageing’Research is the first to show education has an impact at a cellular level.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Biggest red flag': Teen victim reveals how to spot sexual grooming'It happens so easily and you don’t even realise before it’s too late.'01 Mar 09:09 PM
WorldFamily remembers Tegan Chen after freak accidentTegan Ariel Chen died in Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park on January 25. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom 'perfect' day to tragedy: Family who lost 10yo in freak accident speak of griefTegan Chen died after being swept down Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park.01 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJennifer Lopez reveals heartbreaking childhood confessionThe 54-year-old singer opened up about her pain over her childhood in her new documentary.01 Mar 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Ongoing risk': Preventive detention for serial sex offender who abused boy in public toiletsDavid Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.01 Mar 01:10 AM
New ZealandSchools fear more kids will skip class if free lunches axedEducators say the free meal is the only reason some show up.01 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandCommunity leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licenceA liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.29 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleAre Aussies or Kiwis better parents?Hamish & Andy's Hamish Blake on the differences between Kiwi and Aussie parenting.29 Feb 01:13 AM
KahuRinga Atawhai will help to transform Māori children's hospital stayStarship creates a dedicated team to cater to Māori cultural support.28 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandGallery: 500 youngsters get moving with IronkidzMore than 500 children and young people were in Taupō for Ironkidz last weekend.27 Feb 10:00 PM
LifestyleWhat makes teens behave so badly?Some people just have a larger appetite for risks.27 Feb 03:20 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Wiggles star's adorable twin pregnancy announcementThe Wiggles are getting ready to welcome two little girls into their family.26 Feb 09:13 PM
