Not done yet? Supreme Court conservatives flex muscle in sweeping rulings
Liberal justices suggest rights to same-sex marriage and contraception may be imperilled.
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Explainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law ruling
The end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.
'Incredibly upsetting': Ardern condemns US abortion ruling; world reacts
Millions of women in the US will lose the legal right to have an abortion.
Roe's death will change American democracy
New York Times: The Supreme Court has become yet another partisan institution.
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, ending 50 years of abortion rights
The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
'This is not over': Biden vows abortion fight after Supreme Court ruling
The US president said the ruling marked "a sad day for the court and the country".
'We've done our part': End of Roe v Wade brings answer to prayer
Pro-life supporter Tanya Britton, 70, has devoted decades to her cause.
Hipkins called to apologise to all pregnant women ignored by MIQ
The Govt spent nearly $43,000 fighting another pregnancy-related MIQ case in court.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 June, 2022
Apology for stranded pregnant Kiwis during lockdown, fourth Covid vaccine dose passes into law and trains in the UK grind to a halt with strike action in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Mum of 22 kids whinges as husband nabbed
Young mum with 22 children now in strife after millionaire husband arrested.
Chris Bishop tests positive for Covid week before his first child is due
'I got quite worried when I tested positive that I'd miss the birth.'
'That money is for my kids': Ex cafe worker still waiting for payout from boss
A pregnant waitress who won $25,000 from her boss is fighting to get the award.
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The Commission has recommended several changes to the country's 'out-of-date' laws
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Our 'out of date' surrogacy laws scrutinised, PM Ardern's trip to the United States rocked by Covid and the new names on the NBR rich list.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".