PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan claims child exploitation material was for 'research'Barry Ramsay says he bought two children sex toys 'to answer their questions'.26 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeta expands Teen Account protections to NZ, U16 campaigner scepticalThe changes come as the Government mulls an under-16 social media ban.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend’s mother recalls night child fled from caregiversThe Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.25 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandEels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creekCouncil staff say the cruel behaviour has resurfaced after earlier attempts to stop it.25 Sep 05:48 AM
EntertainmentRihanna welcomes a baby girlThe singer shared her daughter's name, Rocki Irish Mayers, on Instagram.24 Sep 11:49 PM
EntertainmentWhy pop star Perrie Edwards waited to share baby newsShe and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are already parents to 4-year-old Axel.24 Sep 09:39 AM
WorldWhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media banFirms that fail to comply face fines of up to A$49.5m under the new rules.24 Sep 03:02 AM
WorldHusband on trial as Delphine Jubillar murder case grips FranceDelphine Jubillar vanished from her home in Tarn on the night of December 15, 2020.23 Sep 10:44 PM
EntertainmentPenny Lancaster: I'd have left Rod Stewart if he said no to childrenThe couple turned to IVF after Lancaster suffered a miscarriage.23 Sep 09:05 PM
Business'Death by a thousand cuts': The heavy price of school holidays costing parents an extra $1000School holidays can become a financial stress test for many parents.23 Sep 05:00 PM
World5-year-old girl allegedly stabbed in head with pencil at NSW schoolMum said an ambulance was called because of the blood coming from her daughter's head.23 Sep 06:18 AM
Entertainment‘It’s crazy, but great’: Jon Bon Jovi on being a first-time grandfatherThe rocker became a granddad after Jake Bongiovi and his wife adopted a baby girl.23 Sep 03:42 AM
AucklandMum of children discovered dead in suitcases found guilty of murder after chilling trialThe jury returned their verdicts after less than four hours. 23 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandSweet rewards: Easy recipes to keep kids busy in the holidaysAnnabelle White’s banana cake can be made gluten-free with a simple tweak.23 Sep 01:41 AM
AucklandJury begins deliberations in suitcase double-murder trial The defence claims the mother had spiralled into madness after her husband's death. 23 Sep 12:05 AM
OpinionI’m a busy working mum. This is what I thought of Jacinda Ardern’s children’s bookDoes the former PM's new picture book Mum's Busy Work relate to the everyday working mum?22 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldCharities cut ties after Duchess' apology email to Epstein emergesIn a 2011 email, the Duchess of York called Jeffrey Epstein a 'supreme friend'.22 Sep 06:45 PM
AucklandFinal verdicts loom in chilling child murder trialThe Crown and defence have closed their cases at the High Court.22 Sep 03:18 AM
WorldFrom pop stardom to addiction: Kate DeAraugo’s long road to recoveryNow 37, DeAraugo is sober, a mother of two and working in the construction trade.22 Sep 02:02 AM
World‘Really nervous’: Influencer back on social media after son's deathThe 26-year-old said she had deeply missed connecting with her 4.4m followers.21 Sep 08:16 PM
LifestyleMum pulls son from school after cheese snack sparks rowRachael Elizabeth said new school rules banned her son’s cheese and crackers.21 Sep 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Never a political story': Ardern documentary co-director responds to criticismCritics said the doco "Prime Minister" lacks depth into policy decision making.21 Sep 03:33 AM
TravelWe took our kids out of school for a 'term of travel'. Here's what it was likeIt's not all beach days and leisure time.20 Sep 07:21 PM
Entertainment'Never picture-perfect': LeBron James admits marriage brings challenges The NBA great credits honesty and strong communication as keys to the couple's marriage.20 Sep 05:05 AM
Lifestyle'My worst nightmare had come true': Bruce Willis' wife writes of moment she knew he was sickRead an extract from Emma Heming Willis' new book about dementia and the Hollywood star.19 Sep 09:05 PM
Politics'Sad and tragic': Minister promises change to mental health bill after parents blow whistle'You really have to question whether that is the right thing.'19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Humbling': Mum and daughter travel to Cambodia to meet sponsor childThe Hastings pair travelled to Chi Kreng to meet 12-year-old Sue in Cambodia.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandDetails of how 3-year-old was taken from childhood centreShe was snatched from an early childhood centre yard by a man with dark intentions. 18 Sep 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCalifornia judge gets 35 years to life for fatally shooting his wifePolice later found 48 firearms and 26,000 rounds of ammunition at his home.18 Sep 02:08 AM
CrimePills in juice: Mother told psychiatrist chilling account of killing childrenDefence expert: Lee didn't know killing children was morally wrong due to depression.18 Sep 01:36 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Injunction remains, lawyers continue fightA judge has forbidden media from publishing any of the arguments made today.18 Sep 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFive ways to make your children better at sportHow parents and coaches can help children thrive on the pitch. 18 Sep 12:00 AM
World'Our daughter paid the price for that failure': Families confront inquiryHe was expelled after repeatedly bringing knives to school.17 Sep 09:18 PM
WorldUS senators weigh regulating AI chatbots to protect kidsParents testified at a hearing that AI chatbots groomed their teens into harm.17 Sep 03:37 AM
