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Is Prince William the ultimate ‘nepo baby’?
The daughter of Spice Girl Mel B has made a documentary in defence of famous children.

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

8yo girl's horror burns after knockoff Temu hooded-blanket catches fire, melts her skin off
A mum has warned other parents after her daughter went up in flames.

Man finds out he's not the father of his baby through live puppy cam
'Imagine the most outrageous Jeremy Kyle story you have ever heard and times it by 100.'

'The end of our 17-year marriage wasn’t a blazing row or an affair – but a quiet dig at my parenting'
Telegraph: 'With three children I didn’t think I could break free. I’m so glad I did.'

Nicole and Keith's daughters stun in rare red carpet appearance
The A-listers' teenage daughters have grown up mostly shielded from the public eye.

‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youths
Holidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.

‘A club I don't want to be a part of’: Kiwi fitness founder on infertility 'heartache' and the search for a surrogate
Dominique Francis: 'It takes a little part of you away each time.'

Anna Sarjeant: I used to hate kids – now I’m excitedly expecting my second. What happened?
OPINION: The perceived horrors of parenthood that were quashed after I had a child.

I tried to teach my son soccer. Here's what he taught me instead
New York Times: How three months of helping coach children under 7 came as a revelation.

Greg Bruce: Let's talk about giving my 11-year-old a phone
OPINION: We all worry about what phone ownership does to kids. But what about parents?

‘Our rainbow baby’: Christmas a time of new life for couple after daughter’s death
'We’ll always be a family with three kids, even if one is not around,' Dad says.

'Every day is a beautiful day': Mum on journey with miracle babies
Northland mum celebrates her 'miracle babies' after overcoming premature birth challenges.

'A toll on your body': The reality of trying to conceive in your 40s
More women are becoming mothers after the age of 40, according to recent data.

She had thoughts of harming her baby. To treat her, doctors kept them together
New York Times: The importance of specialised care for fragile new mothers.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The mother of all budget requests - this Govt needs to slash even more
OPINION: They need to rip, sh*t and bust. Slash unnecessary spending.

Why Rod Stewart's son has already spent his inheritance
Singing legend alive and well but son's already cashed out share.

Ms Rachel: The rise of the Taylor Swift for toddlers
New York Times: The improbably journey from toddler whisperer to holiday toy story.

Opinion: How a cervical cancer diagnosis changed my life
Taupō mum of two Emma Kettlewell was diagnosed with cancer a year ago.

Beloved TV character Bluey is getting her own animated movie
Everyone's favourite blue heeler is headed for the big screen.

School sent him home with 'just a bump'. Next morning, he was dead
Heartbroken dad says he feels 'let down' by school after 6yo's death.

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.

'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone
An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.

Should I let my teenager try alcohol?
One expert believes a drinking age of 25 is more in line with research than 18.

Do you have a 'toxic parent'? Here's how to cope with them this Christmas
They can be self-involved, manipulative, lack empathy and 'dictate what they want'.

The secret to making your kids behave on Christmas Day
Scientific study has pinpointed how to ensure youngsters are more nice than naughty.

'Sins of his father:' Courts rule if gay man who illegally paid Thai surrogate can adopt son
Judge: 'He has now been born, and as a result, has the right to grow and thrive'.

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.