LifestyleNew study confirms female eggs choose their spermIt turns out the female egg chooses the sperm it wants, and "ghosts" the rest.14 Jun 12:23 AM
Entertainment'A bunch of miscarriages': Alanis Morissette opens up about heartbreaking journey to motherhoodThe singer-songwriter says she never lost hope about having more children.14 Jun 12:01 AM
Lifestyle'Are you watching from heaven?' Chinese whistleblower's widow gives birthThe Chinese doctor succumbed to the virus in February and never got to meet his son.13 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandWoman gets MRSA 'super bug' infection after giving birthMRSA infection is caused by staph bacteria that's become resistant to most antibiotics.12 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuSocial workers form human barricade to stop Oranga TamarikiThe incident happened this morning outside Waitākere Hospital's maternity ward.12 Jun 12:48 AM
New ZealandGrieving family asked for feedback after newborn baby diesCommission finds multiple errors leading to the death, and continued afterwards.09 Jun 06:26 PM
Entertainment'Horrible experience': Hayley Holt returns to TV after baby tragedyIt's Holt's first time back on TV since her baby boy, who was due in July, died.02 Jun 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBaby dreams could be shattered for couples after pandemicThe hangover from Covid-19 is going to be far worse than GFC, expert says.31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There was nothing more they could do': Four mums die after treatment at country's largest hospitalGrieving father has spoken of losing his unborn child and wife in quick succession.29 May 05:00 PM
WorldCovid 19's closed borders cause heartache for parents separated from surrogate babiesMore than 50 newborn babies are stranded in Ukraine because of travel restrictions.15 May 07:14 PM
World'Beyond cruel': Heartbreak as Covid-positive newborn diesThe newborn's father said: "The only time I saw him was on the last day of his life".14 May 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSwitched at birth: Two Kiwi girls were raised in the wrong lives, until they ended up with one set of parents30 years ago two babies were swapped at Timaru Hospital. One of the mums finally speaks.08 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentElon Musk and Grimes welcome first child, but California law not happy with the nameSpelling's tricky, it's unpronounceable and Elon Musk and Grimes' newborn named X Æ A-12 can't even be registered in California. Video / APWatch08 May 08:56 AM
New Zealand'Two bumps, same love': Same-sex couple both get pregnant within two weeksTaryn Cumming and Kat Buchanan's due dates are just 12 days apart.07 May 03:25 AM
New ZealandOh baby! Girl born on Waiheke ferryThe birth is being described as "a heartwarming occasion in uncertain times".25 Apr 09:48 PM
All BlacksBaby Barrett: Beauden and Hannah announce pregnancyBeauden Barrett announces: "We're expanding our bubble!"24 Apr 11:16 PM
LifestyleWoman gives birth to first child, a month later she had twinsThe doctor said she had the rare condition that led her to give birth twice.17 Apr 12:43 AM
LifestyleWoman with Covid 19 gives birth while in comaMother woke to find her daughter had been born five days previously.14 Apr 08:06 PM
WorldLockdowns leave millions of women without birth controlThousands of clinics around the world have closed.10 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New babies don't wait for lockdown to endNathan and Leonie learned online how to give birth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Apr 04:35 AM
LifestyleNot sweet as: Some baby formula has more sugar than FantaAn international study is raising questions over sugar levels in formula baby milk.03 Apr 12:08 AM
LifestyleFertility clinics shut during lockdown periodFertility treatments have been cancelled because they are not considered essential.31 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandGiving birth in a pandemic: 'It was a surreal, weird time'"It was nerve-wracking... there's people everywhere with hand sanitiser and wearing masks"28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown heartbreak: Mum separated from premature babyShe was forced to choose between her son in hospital and older children at home.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Stockpiling of medicines putting 'major strain' on suppliesShortage of birth control pills - unrelated to Covid-19 - is also affecting New Zealand.26 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Uncertainty creating anxiety for pregnant womenThe nationwide lockdown is creating anxiety for pregnant Kiwi women.25 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMidwives looking for masks, gloves, gowns amid pandemicMidwives say they need more protective gear to ensure they and mums don't get Covid-19.25 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Hospital birth 'only option' for pregnant women with Covid-19The advice comes as the PM has announced NZ will shortly be in lockdown.23 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandHealth scare: MP collapses - 'I could have died ... silently'Welfare minister Carmel Sepuloni tells her emergency surgery story for the first time.07 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleTiff Hall 'furious' over her post-partum body being fat shamedAussie fitness coach has fought hard against such products her entire career.27 Feb 11:39 PM
LifestyleDo baby boys or girls run in your family? Well, it's a flukeA study of five million children has proved that gender is random.19 Feb 11:30 PM
LifestyleOur baby is proof that embryo freezing worksThis can help so many future couples wanting to delay parenthood.09 Feb 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Just gutted': Pregnant woman's car stolen from hospital carpark"I was just gutted. It's a pretty special time and it's not what we need right now."05 Feb 02:50 AM
LifestyleMum infected with coronavirus gives birth to baby girlNewborn weighed 3.05kg and is in quarantine.05 Feb 12:37 AM
