PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school: How parents are cutting uniform costsParents are turning to second-hand shops and Facebook groups to cut uniform costs.18 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleHow to pack summer school lunches kids will actually eatAnd three recipes to try this school year. 18 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandBalancing children’s voices: Inside the hard calls of the Family CourtJudge: 'I have to plant you somewhere where you will be safe, where you will be loved.'18 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandBack-to-school squeeze: From 'donations' to devices, parents count the costBack-to-school help is available for low-income families through Work and Income.17 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDonor conception gap: Why families need help long after fertility treatmentMore than 3600 New Zealanders were donor conceived as of November 2024.17 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleStay-at-home sons are here – and they’re not going anywhereWashington Post: Why some young men are finding happiness in their parents’ homes.16 Jan 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Extremely rare' twist in toddler's recovery journey Zavier Hull has six dialysis sessions a week, each lasting nearly 10 hours.16 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestylePrincess of Wales: I play rugby with Charlotte – but I don't want to be tackled by GeorgeThe princess said she plays rugby at home with Princess Charlotte.15 Jan 10:33 PM
EntertainmentTimothy Busfield's wife breaks silence after his arrestBusfield, 68, faces two counts of criminal sexual contact and child abuse.14 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandOne children's author sweeps Gisborne's most-borrowed books listDav Pilkey wrote all five of Gisborne’s most-borrowed library books last year.14 Jan 02:29 AM
WorldViral video captures wild brawl erupting at children's ice hockey matchChildren as young as 8 were seen throwing punches at the Mites on Ice match.12 Jan 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Cherished' baby girl dies days after near-drowning in home pool Laylah-Mae Thompson was rushed to hospital on January 7 after falling into the pool.12 Jan 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Lego to Labubu: Why adults are spending billions on toys for themselvesAdults have taken over from kids as the most important age segment in the toy industry.12 Jan 06:00 AM
LifestylePrince Harry in push to reunite with King at Invictus GamesFormal invitations to the royal family will go out closer to the 2027 Games.11 Jan 12:41 AM
Lifestyle'This is what I have wanted most': TVNZ presenter on the joy of her miracle baby After heartbreak and struggle, Jenny Suo reveals her joy at finally becoming a mum.10 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandCops open homicide probe after newborn’s death in AucklandThe 10-week-old baby was taken to Starship hospital in critical condition.09 Jan 03:44 AM
Entertainment'We're in the market for a new country': Nick Offerman on why he would swap Hollywood for NZThe Parks and Recreation star says he and wife Megan Mullally are 'crazy' about NZ.09 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe most popular baby names for 2025 revealed More than 58,000 births in 2025 in New Zealand produced 19,457 unique first names.08 Jan 11:19 PM
LifestyleThese clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsSome 'gifted' dogs can pick up toy names just by overhearing chats.08 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘His whole life’s picked up’: Donations help boy’s family move and make memoriesHone Hillman's self-organised garage sale raised more than $30,000 from donors nationwide.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Wellington'Devastating accident': Toddler hospitalised after 'serious' drowning in home poolA Givealittle has been set up to help her family with their costs.08 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Tears and laughter': Hamilton couple win $1m on Lotto after cancer shockThe pair had played the same Lotto numbers for 35 years.08 Jan 03:29 AM
WorldChina's birth-rate push sputters as couples stay child-freeThe country's population has shrunk three years in a row and could halve by 2100.07 Jan 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘I am so determined’: Jesy Nelson vows to fight for newborn screeningsThe 34-year-old singer says her twin daughters will never walk or regain neck strength.07 Jan 08:09 AM
EntertainmentX users tell Grok to undress women and girls in photos. It’s saying yesX chatbot Grok has been generating about one nonconsensual sexual image each minute.07 Jan 02:00 AM
Wellington'They’ll never be forgotten': Mum unveils Sanson memorial after children killed in triple homicideChelsey Field says she's been touched by the kindness of 'complete strangers'. 07 Jan 12:46 AM
WellingtonCaregivers located after toddler found wandering in nappy down main road‘If you are missing your child… he is now with the police as we had no other choice.'05 Jan 09:49 PM
EntertainmentMeghan Markle plans As Ever cookbook after With Love TV show successMeghan is eyeing an early 2026 release for her new recipe collection.05 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandCoroner wants internet restrictions, after teen dies imitating online actsThe coroner cites Australia's under-16 social media ban as a model for New Zealand.05 Jan 06:35 PM
WorldBaby dies after non-medical circumcision as coroner flags safety concernsSix-month-old Mohamed Adbidsamed died hours after reaching Hillingdon Hospital.05 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldTributes for inflatable castle survivor killed in e-bike crashLucas Reid, 15, died after his e-bike hit a telephone pole on New Year’s Eve.04 Jan 11:02 PM
LifestyleRaising capable teens: The everyday skills kids need before leaving the nestHow can you prepare your kids to live independently? 04 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.04 Jan 01:00 AM
