New ZealandSportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hearsA sportsman broke a baby’s ribs in frustration, a Dunedin court heard.05 Sep 03:39 AM
CrimeMayor dismisses claims fugitive dad stole quad bike from farmerMax Baxter says farmers are diligent about securing their assets from theft.05 Sep 01:15 AM
WorldWoman’s wild discovery after Ancestry testThe donor contributed sperm 325 times over five years at one clinic.04 Sep 10:08 PM
WorldConservative think-tank pushes policies to boost US birth rateHeritage Foundation proposes savings accounts for married couples only.04 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentHow Penn Badgley quietly shared news of his twins' arrivalActor and his singer wife welcome the arrival of identical boys.04 Sep 07:33 AM
World'Nobody wants an ugly kid': British millionaire paid model to be egg donorHe forked out $114,291 to the model after spotting her on a runway. 04 Sep 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Speak up': Police urge public help in child abuse crisisA 6-month-old died in July after being found critically injured at a Foxton Beach house.04 Sep 02:08 AM
Entertainment'Very isolated': Emma Heming Willis on Bruce's dementia journeyShe became his full-time caregiver, balancing privacy and family.04 Sep 01:37 AM
WorldFather breaks into water park to give son an unforgettable birthday adventureThe boss found the footage amusing and kept the employee on.04 Sep 12:17 AM
EntertainmentCelebrity chatbots pose safety risks for teens, report revealsResearchers found chatbots raised inappropriate content every five minutes.03 Sep 11:37 PM
Auckland'Mama is not responding': Mum dies in sleep six months after moving to NZ with young familyHer young daughter found her lying in bed and told her dad.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rest easy, Jim': Community mourns man who knitted 1000 pairs of booties for newbornsJim Trainor, 83, helped keep newborn babies warm in Ōtepoti Dunedin.03 Sep 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 2026It comes after a 'sustained, successful push' to fill obstetrics and gynaecology roles.03 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuseDefence has claimed the infant's injuries could be due to bone fragility or deficiencies.03 Sep 01:57 AM
WorldKids aged 5 to take gun safety class in US state of TennesseeRules say teachers must stay politically neutral and not use live ammunition or firearms.02 Sep 11:08 PM
WorldTexas man charged with murder after boy killed in 'ding-dong ditch' prankA Texas man, 42, charged with murder after a prank turned deadly.02 Sep 08:49 PM
EntertainmentMillie Bobby Brown shares first glimpse of adopted baby girlOne photo shows her husband Jake holding their daughter's car seat near a plane.02 Sep 07:15 PM
New ZealandEight siblings among 100,000 Kiwi kids living in povertyKasanita Latu sleeps without a pillow, using the couch edge instead.02 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldBoy, 13, arrested after friend, 12, dies in playground accidentLogan Carter, 12, died at Wharton Recreation Ground on Friday night.01 Sep 11:49 PM
WorldMeta AI under fire for creating sexualised images of child starsMeta’s AI created topless images of child celebrities, sparking safety concerns.01 Sep 09:03 PM
WorldThe doorbell prank that ended in tragedy for Texas boyPolice detained and released one person; no charges have been filed.01 Sep 07:32 PM
KahuAirport drama: How a hoax threat caused police to disrupt group's travel plansAn online post about a hoax threat led police to stop the four from boarding their flight.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dadCoroner finds a 'suite' of agency failures - police and OT accept making errors.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldBoy rescued from monorail tracks after going missing at theme parkA man jumped on to the track and pulled the boy to safety.31 Aug 11:48 PM
Christchurch'Genuine remorse': Driver comes forward after failing to stop for child at crossingPolice said it's an example of how quickly a small error can have unforeseen consequences.31 Aug 09:26 PM
Entertainment'Ze-bra': Meghan reveals kids' accents mimic Prince Harry'sShe shared the insight during her Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan'.31 Aug 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Childcare costs risk contributing to NZ's declining birth rateOPINION: Many families need both parents working to cover living costs.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Can't wait': Bruce Willis' wife eager for book tour amid caregivingEmma Heming Willis will promote her caregiving book on tour.31 Aug 06:18 AM
WorldMother's heartbreak reignited as teen cleared of murder accused againSam Cutler's son was murdered by a gang of teens in March 2022.31 Aug 04:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful reunion as NZ man and birth mum meet after 50 years apartMan was among thousands of indigenous kids taken from their birth families in Canada. 30 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFull noise ahead: 7-year-old twins thrive with cochlear implantsThe twins progressed closer to profound deafness before back-to-back surgeries.30 Aug 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Remote wilderness': Global spotlight on fugitive Kiwi dad after latest sightingCNN calls Phillips a 'fugitive father' on the run with his kids in 'remote wilderness'.29 Aug 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘As long as it takes’: Cops defend strategy to find Tom Phillips and missing kidsTom Phillips faces charges including aggravated robbery and wounding.29 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandMissing Marokopa kids face challenges rejoining society: Psychologist Tom Phillips and a child were allegedly caught on CCTV breaking into Piopio Superette.29 Aug 07:08 AM
