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New York Times: 'This was never meant to be our forever home.'
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Family of five reveal why they traded their house for a bike
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The day a top newsreader found out he had dementia
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The subtle signs your mother is a narcissist, and what to do about it
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The constant work to keep a family connected has a name
New York Times: The crucial role is predominantly done by women.
'Family first', says Hawke's Bay's latest millionaire
'I can’t wait to share this with them - family will always come first.'
'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute
'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'
Ex-Files: Handling Mother's Day after a separation
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My generation has been told having a baby is too difficult - no one mentioned the joy
I thought having a child would destroy my life. Instead, I’ve never felt more fulfilled.
'A full heart and a broken one': Kiwi mum on motherhood
From parenting lessons learned to straight facts about bananas.
Would you let your teenagers plan your next family holiday?
I did. This is an overview of the good, the bad and the ugly.
Advice: Should I push my husband to ask for more of his mother’s estate?
New York Times: One family member wants more than her fair share. What to do?
Having children is not the only option: NZ women on being childfree
What it's like to be childfree in NZ, and the new book exploring the subject.
Island adventure or a bucket-list cruise? Grab yourself a weekly hot deal
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Rare photo of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's children emerges
Despite their parent's high profiles, the pair have remained largely out of sight.
I never used to be a hippie – then I tried raising a zero-waste child
OPINION: Having a child changed me to someone more aware of the environment.
Housekeeper's illegitimate love child wins paternity declaration
Uploading her DNA to a website helped an elderly woman connect with her estranged family.
Make your dream of backpacking with kids a reality
Parents, it's not a pipedream - you can backpack Southeast Asia with your family.
'Like a secret club': 3 Kiwi women on the truth about being a stepparent
Three Kiwi stepmums on what it's like parenting a child who’s not biologically yours.
Advice: Why does my husband exclude me from family dinners?
New York Times: She has hurt feelings; he says she's being ridiculous.
Iconic Auckland attractions $7.4m makeover
A $7.4 million centre has been created to make STEM fun for kids.
'Soak up all the positives': One widow's push to give back
Abby Hopkirk's running a half marathon in memory of her husband who died of a tumour.
As a parent, I dread the end of summer. Here's how I keep the kids active in autumn
Five NZ adventures for families this autumn.
Farmers look to use their land in different ways
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From rugby to relaxation: The Fiji resort that has it all
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