Law Commission bid to allow parents using a surrogate to be legal parents without court process
The Commission has recommended several changes to the country's 'out-of-date' laws
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 May, 2022
Our 'out of date' surrogacy laws scrutinised, PM Ardern's trip to the United States rocked by Covid and the new names on the NBR rich list. Video / NZ Herald
Model Ashley Graham reveals traumatic birth of her twins
'I couldn't walk for a week. And I didn't leave my house for nearly two months.'
Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son
Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.
Multimillion-dollar maternity upgrade paused after building deemed quake-prone
The second phase of a $9.47m project to improve maternity care is located in the building.
'Deepest sadness': Britney Spears reveals she lost her 'miracle' baby
A month after announcing she was expecting, the singer has suffered a tragic loss.
The reactions to Hilary Duff and Britney Spears' naked pics are wildly different — and yet the same
Why is Hilary Duff "brave" for posing naked, and Britney Spears labelled "embarrassing"?
'The system is so stretched': Nurses, doctors say border changes not enough
"Right now, the whole health system just needs more nurses."
'Another chore': The couples who want to have a baby without having sex
"Some people are opting for IVF simply because sex isn't something they have time to do."
I lost my baby. Then anti-vaxxers made my pain go viral
New York Times: The comments called me a "murderer" or "dumbest mother ever".
'It's changed my whole perspective on being a mum'
Māori health providers are hoping a new programme will be key to reducing infant deaths.
'Like a dark blanket that covers your life': Depressed mum 'not critical enough' for support
"She looks at me and goes 'mummy do you not want me any more?'"
Frank film: How do we learn to walk?
Our bodies are designed to walk. But what is it that truly drives babies to take their first teetering steps? Video / Frank Film
'A little strange alien': Mother's battle with postnatal depression
Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week: "Having a child...was a big shock for my system."
'We live in a man's world': NZ lags behind other countries in women's health
"When we look at systems of all sorts around the world we see inequality for women."
'Women let down by system': ACC pays out $27m to women harmed by health treatment
'There are so many areas that could be improved to better [women's] outcomes," GP says.
'Just part of being a woman': How our health system ignores and neglects female patients - and what can be done about it
'I kept thinking maybe I'm just being weak, maybe I just need to harden up...'
'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22
"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."
'I can't even walk properly': Mum's $30K loan for hysterectomy to end pain
Her pain was so bad she would regularly faint at work.
'I felt like I'd failed as a parent': Mum speaks out about traumatic births
Monique Cross says she was repeatedly dismissed by health professionals.
Husband caught cheating with nanny in sneaky Disney World photo
It was meant to be a family holiday. Then an old photo revealed the heartbreaking truth.
Heartwarming 'secret signal' in Kate Middleton photo
Subtle detail on duchess' dress has a hidden meaning that shows "she does her homework".
Tokyo Olympic hero Emma Twigg welcomes first child
The birth of a son caps an event-filled four years for Emma and wife Charlotte.
'This cannot go on': Revealed - The biggest killer of pregnant women and new mums
Report calls for urgent changes to maternal health services.
Emergency contraception sent to Ukraine amid rape crisis
About 25,000 doses of contraception have been sent to Ukraine for sexual violence victims.
Bachelor and Bachelorette TV stars reveal surprise baby news
Bachelor lovebirds reveal their rocky road to starting a family.
New mum Heather du Plessis-Allan: Am I going back to work too quickly?
How on earth do you get through a day's work on this little sleep?
Dad slammed for shock gender reveal act
Soon-to-be father of three has been criticised for his "alarming" reaction.
MIQ assessment adds 'insult to injury' for women forced to give birth abroad
It's abhorrent officials thought MIQ wasn't justified at that time, women say.
Have Rihanna and A$AP Rocky split? Woman at centre of 'vile' rumour speaks
The woman who A$AP Rocky allegedly cheated with has spoken about the rumour.
30,000 signature petition to keep maternity ward open hand-delivered
The issue has gained the attention of Richie and Gemma McCaw.
Calls for focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Northland
Experts: our societal drinking problem is behind Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Exclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apology
Maggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.
Influencer Tammy Hembrow reveals 'parasite-sucking' health battle
Tammy Hembrow has opened up about her health battle after feeling constantly lethargic.