World‘I wasn’t pregnant’: Woman admits faking birth with doll as she apologises for hoaxHer mother uncovered the truth after finding the lifelike doll in her room.22 Oct 03:29 AM
EntertainmentBritney Spears allegedly told son she wished he was dead – ex-husband's memoir loomsThe singer has vehemently rejected Kevin Federline's accusations as 'gaslighting'.18 Oct 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ignoring pool rules means risking unspeakable tragedyOPINION: Parents and caregivers have an obligation to ensure young children are safe.17 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleDad says son was 'traumatised' by Kmart 'graphic' displayTim Doecke says his son was too frightened to open his eyes in Kmart.16 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: Schools are seeing students live in a parallel online universePrincipals say social media is fuelling a surge in school mental health issues.16 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBritish pop star reveals unusual baby name She explained the middle name refers to her gestational diabetes.16 Oct 04:57 AM
EntertainmentKim Kardashian opens up on leaving Kanye WestThe star reveals it’s been months since their children last saw their father.15 Oct 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMidwife says MP's postnatal care bill is 'great initiative' but might not workNew bill would guarantee mothers up to 72 hours of postnatal care, could cost up to $140m.15 Oct 02:41 AM
Entertainment'Time to sound the alarm': Kevin Federline shocks with Britney Spears claimsFederline says his sons often woke to find Britney silently watching them.14 Oct 11:39 PM
Entertainment'Loneliest, saddest moments of my life': NZ actor on miscarriage and healingKimberley Crossman said she felt an emptiness 'unlike anything I had experienced'. 13 Oct 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I was overlooking red flags': The pressure of dating with a fertility deadlineNY Times: Biological realities can add enormous stress to an already fraught process.13 Oct 05:00 AM
EntertainmentBen Stiller says social media has killed comedy moviesThe 59-year-old says instant online backlash makes studios wary of comedy.12 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleYou don’t need to make your bed every day (and other household rules to break)Telegraph: Some daily chores are not only unnecessary, but can do more harm than good.11 Oct 06:00 PM
World'Invest in relationships': Princess Kate’s message on stronger family connectionsHer new essay warns of an 'epidemic of disconnection' caused by technology.11 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Practical and compassionate': Govt backs longer hospital stays for new mumsHealth system will be prepared for longer hospital or birth unit stays, minister says.10 Oct 07:57 PM
LifestyleParenting expert reveals what our kids really worry aboutDr Justin Coulson shares his tips for getting to the bottom of what's bothering our kids.10 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: Should I tell an acquaintance her husband is leading a double life?New York Times: "I know he’s not out of town."10 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry considers first parent prosecutions over school absencesFines range from $30 a day to $3000 for repeat truancy offences.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He’s one of a kind’: Parents fight for treatment to help smiling sonA Rotorua clinic is offering hope with a $10,000 intensive treatment programme.07 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDiagnosis surge: Should the autism spectrum be split apart?NY Times: Families of people with severe autism say they're being pushed to the sidelines.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The system needs a shake-up': Call for child support changesExperts say the current child-support formula fails to reflect real costs.06 Oct 12:56 AM
PoliticsMinistry for Regulation probed 'needlessly restrictive regulations' on playgroundsThe minister looked at safely 'removing needlessly restrictive regulations'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: After years of living with grief, joy has moved inNYT: Roger Rosenblatt lost his daughter in 2007. Finally, he says, the fog is lifting.05 Oct 05:00 AM
EntertainmentThe film role said to have widened the rift between Kidman and UrbanUrban has ‘babygirl’ tattooed on his neck - the same title as Kidman’s film.03 Oct 11:40 PM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher 'reinventing' herself after divorce from Sacha Baron CohenThe 49-year-old actress says motherhood shaped her focus for over a decade.03 Oct 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Nigel Latta spent his life giving, guiding, and caringOPINION: Nigel Latta's empathy, knowledge and voice will be dearly missed.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHere’s what I learned about parenting with major depressionWashington Post: Practical tips for managing depression as a parent.02 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentDarklands, parenting advice, blowing stuff up: Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV momentsFrom Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.01 Oct 09:29 PM
LifestyleSeattle's Tin Can helps parents bring back the landlineSales have surged, with tens of thousands of units already back-ordered.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘I love not having kids’: Inside the club for women choosing a childfree lifeChristchurch influencer Danni Duncan has launched a global childfree community.01 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: My son’s marriage is falling apart - should they stay together for the kids?New York Times: What to do when you're concerned about your child's messy relationship.01 Oct 05:00 AM
Entertainment'My kids actually like me still': Clooney on family life and career luckThe 64-year-old shares 8-year-old twins Alexander and Ella with his wife Amal.01 Oct 02:56 AM
LifestyleA brilliant mind remembered: John Aiken honours friend and 'pioneer' Nigel LattaHe says Latta was "a friend, a colleague and a hugely inspirational New Zealander". 01 Oct 02:10 AM
WorldMeet the woman charging parents up to $50k to pick a baby nameTaylor Humphrey has named more than 500 babies through her consultancy.01 Oct 01:54 AM