New ZealandWoman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with friend's 15yo sonJudge: 'You were very anxious to find love in a real relationship. He provided it'.13 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battleLaura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Shambles': Coroner slams police probe, calls for fresh inquiry into Gore 3yo’s deathThe coroner blasted police for their initial investigation into Lachie Jones' death.13 Jun 05:14 AM
World'Lost & found love story': Grandparents' wedding photo discoveredThe library staff posted the photo on Facebook to find its owners.13 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get helpPamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.12 Jun 08:32 PM
Crime'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuseDoctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises. 12 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCram culture: How young is too young for English essays?Parents pay up to $2320 monthly for early education in affluent areas of Seoul.12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi academic claims 'brilliance bias' behind gender gap in maths achievementsNew research shows the gender gap had quadrupled by the start of second grade.11 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandToddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycareThe boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.11 Jun 10:06 PM
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 ZealandDr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolleyThe mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for 'campaign of violence and terror' against pregnant partner, children'You have caused trauma that will never be erased.'11 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandFacing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sexA panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.11 Jun 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Decades of underinvestment': Gisborne play space to get significant upgradeThe Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.10 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat Kiwis get wrong about wills, according to a family lawyerAround 50% of Kiwis don't have a will. Here's why you should.10 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's deathO'Siah Prasad was described as a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy.09 Jun 11:27 PM
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 ZealandThousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every weekNationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.07 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeVan crashes into West Auckland childcare centreA van crashed through Junior Junction Child Care in Kumeu on Access Rd about 9pm last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Luckily no one was on site': Van crashes into child care centre, injuring oneBollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.06 Jun 10:05 PM
New ZealandA leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school poolChildren have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.06 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleFormer Black Sticks captain and All Black husband welcome twinsLife is full-on as Kayla and George Whitelock add two new members to the team.06 Jun 05:00 PM
World‘I hope it haunts you’: Mum lashes out after jumping castle tragedy verdictSix children died after the incident in December 2021.06 Jun 08:20 AM
New Zealand'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue growsA retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds. 05 Jun 06:32 PM
New Zealand'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a dayAt 6 months old, Mila was diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).05 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Meghan shares video of twerking while pregnant with Princess LilibetThe post marked Lilibet’s fourth birthday with new family photos.05 Jun 01:05 AM
WorldWhy Vietnam's two-child policy change may not boost birth rateHigh living costs in big cities deter many from having more children.04 Jun 03:59 AM
Travel newsKiwi mum’s warning after tray table slices baby's finger on flightSingapore Airlines has apologised to the family after the incident.04 Jun 03:46 AM
WorldInside the renewed search for clues in Madeleine McCann's disappearanceThe search, involving 24 officers, is set to continue for three days.04 Jun 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Govt's $140m school attendance initiative overlooks NZ's missing children crisisOPINION: Community-based initiatives could be used to get these children back on track.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM