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Local Focus: Māmā, pēpi, whānau and vaccine
Wānanga about Covid and vaccination for Rotorua mums.
Ministry refuses to record vaccination rates in pregnant women
Up to two-thirds of pregnant women in some areas believed to be unvaccinated and at risk.
Hundreds of pregnant Northlanders unvaxxed - leaked data
Overall, only a quarter of Northland pregnant women are vaccine double-dosed.
I'm pregnant - is it safe to get the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine?
The evidence shows that the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks.
Radio host's private fears: 'I may never have a baby'
The radio presenter and host of Celebrity Treasure Island opens up about endometriosis.
'Worst pain imaginable': Woman in lockdown grieving fourth baby loss
Jupiter was born at 24 weeks and died two days later, in his mother's arms.
Midwives need more vaccine information 'for themselves and for families'
Some midwives are protesting the Covid-19 vaccine mandate and may lose their jobs.
'Not your typical Saturday': MAFS couple welcome twins 10 weeks early
Melissa Rawson was only 29 weeks into her pregnancy when she was rushed to hospital.
Rebel Wilson shares pain of her 'fertility journey'
The "Pitch Perfect" actress opens up about her weight loss and fertility struggles.
Testicle 'bath' wins Dyson award
The device promises to give men a reliable, pain-free form of birth control.
Govt not budging on mandatory vaccine, despite midwives threatening to quit
Chris Hipkins says getting vaccinated is a public safety responsibility.
'That little head start': Why one pregnant woman got vaccinated
She initially debated whether she would get the vaccine while pregnant or after the birth.
Father of premature baby applies for emergency MIQ
A new mum is in quarantine limbo after giving birth to couple's baby boy.
Heather du Plessis-Allan announces she is expecting
Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan announces she is expecting. Video / Newstalk ZB
Expectant couples trying to reunite caught up in MIQ bottleneck
Some emergency applications to skip the queue for the border hotels are being rejected.
Vaccine mandate could stretch already thin midwife care
The government says all high risk health workers must be fully vaccinated by 1 December.
Kiwi mum's gratitude: 'I was saved by strangers'
Jessica Walford was overjoyed to welcome her miracle baby. What happened next was a blur.
Newborn left with brain injury during unplanned home birth
An investigation found a baby was left with a brain injury due to the lack of oxygen flow.
Parent of baby in ICU at Auckland Hospital tests positive for Covid
Movements through NICU have been restricted and DHB is testing staff, babies and whanau.
People with fetal alcohol disorder 'failed' by successive governments - report
Failure means "massive ongoing costs" to New Zealand, Children's Commissioner says.
'No compassion': Man barred from returning to witness birth of triplets
Kelvin and Amber Acutt say their triplets could arrive tomorrow or six weeks from now.
Rotorua man unable to return to witness birth of triplets if he leaves Auckland
Kelvin says he will be unable to cross the border back into Auckland if he has to return to work in Rotorua. Video / Supplied
New warning about paracetamol use in pregnancy
Global experts push for warning labels to be added to packets of the popular painkiller.
Families 'heartbroken' by closure of Lower Hutt birthing facility
The Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre closed its doors on Thursday.
Keeping kids safe in the Delta era
Kiwis aged under 12 can't yet be vaccinated against Covid-19. So how do we keep them safe?
Q&A: How to protect kids from Delta
Worried about kids' health in the Delta outbreak? Dr Jin Russell offers some key info.
Julie Anne Genter's baby joy: 'I've never been so emotional'
The Green MP is expecting her second child in late November.
Texas court leaves anti-abortion law in place
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force. Video / AP
Texas tightens already tough abortion law
The Texas law prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity.
Precious cargo: The couples shipping embryos across closed borders
'It's like having a million dollars sitting over in Australia that we can't use.'
'I believe you're the father of my son': 'Fun' DNA test reveals IVF nightmare
The Johnson family took a DNA test on a whim - and opened a can of worms.
Premium: She waited more than a year for a hysterectomy, now she's paying $30,000 to get it done privately
Sanjana Chand waited more than a year for a hysterectomy recommended by a specialist to treat her hormonal conditions. Fed up with waiting, she has now taken out a $30,000 loan to have the operation done privately. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Community offers funeral for baby girl found dead at recycling plant
The Onehunga community has offered to "claim" a baby found dead at a recycling plant.