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Why some parents are reviving landlines for children
Want to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media? Home phones might help.

Woolworths NZ’s newest collectible craze amid Minecraft mania
The latest supermarket collectible has hit stores around the country.

‘So excited’: Racing star Scott McLaughlin on fatherhood
The motorsport star is besotted with his wife and baby daughter.

Opinion: Why NZ schools need more trees
OPINION: A recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree cover.

Opinion: How parents can ease children’s back-to-school anxiety
OPINION: Many kids feel anxious about new teachers and routines.

What do our favourite baby names say about us?
Noah, Elijah, Lily and Isla were top names in New Zealand last year.

Dog roll is on the menu for these lucky eels
Reporter Te Manawa is at Bellview Wetlands Reserve, where feeding eels, trapping pests, and planting native trees is all in a schoolday’s work.

‘Absolutely vital’: Australia pushes for junk food ad ban
The policy 'tackles the harmful influence of unhealthy food marketing on kids'.

Mum’s horror after unexpected find in Kmart dollhouse
The product is currently being sold in New Zealand stores.

Kea Kids News: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new Badjelly the Witch tv series!
That’s right, Kiwi kid favourite Badjelly the Witch is coming to TVNZ! Reporter Rosie finds out what it takes to draw and voice the hilarious characters at Mukpuddy Animation.

Auckland couple welcome son after baby daughter’s Kabuki syndrome death
An Auckland couple who lost their 4-month-old daughter to a rare congenital disorder have welcomed a baby boy this Christmas. Video / Sylvie Whinray

My 10-year-old son hit a girl on the school bus. What do I do?
Their 10-year-old son is usually kind and loving, so why did he hit another kid?

Can mindful gifting for children help their learning and growth?
Nurture your child's development while fostering joy and curiosity long after Christmas.

'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikes
Lex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.

Opinion: Spreading the love of Santa Claus can do your kids more harm than good
OPINION: Every Christmas, children are told a jolly, elderly man will come to visit them.

The Kiwi boy who loved Bluey: 7-year-old Caiden MacGibbon farewelled
7-year-old Caiden MacGibbon has passed away at home, Caiden was farewelled in a private at-home service on Monday. Video / Carson Bluck

Sky Sport presenter's 'emotional' journey to motherhood
The Sky Sport presenter welcomed baby boy Bowie in April this year.

It’s all about giving it a go and feeling like a winner, no matter what
Weet-Bix TRYathlon has been inspiring kids for over 30 years

Opinion: Hey Disney, can you please stop killing parents?
OPINION: Mufasa could have lived. They all could have lived.

How do I support my teen’s new gender identity when I’m struggling with it?
A self-proclaimed LGBTQ+ ally struggles after their 13-year-old came out as non-binary.