Children who snore or have other breathing difficulties while they sleep are more likely to suffer poorer academic performance, a study has found.

Jerome Kaino will have a special reason to smile over summer regardless of the All Blacks' fortunes at the World Cup.

Are you ever too old to become a mum? Two of a growing number of older mothers reveal the pros and cons of having a baby in your 50s and beyond.

It's easy to dismiss online crusaders, but what happens when your midwife is an anti-vaxxer? Rhonwyn Newson reveals her experience.

Twenty-four-year-old woman dies from cervical cancer after being denied a smear test because she was too young.

Scientists have found commercial baby foods are so sweet that toddlers never learn to appreciate bitter flavours.

About 20 per cent of women continue to drink alcohol after finding out they are pregnant - with some reporting having four or more drinks a week.

"She had to go through it alone" - Woman tells politicians why daughter tried to kill herself.

A landmark New Zealand study has linked human papilloma virus with several pregnancy complications including the potentially fatal disorder pre-eclampsia.

When nurse Sara Jones' paid parental leave ends eight weeks from now, she and husband Gareth face a serious dilemma.

A study has found that one in eight Kiwi women suffer from symptoms of depression while pregnant, highlighting the need for more support.

A huge range of products and services are on display at the Baby Show being held at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds this weekend.

Disposable nappies are supposed to be the easier, rash-free choice for changing time - but for Auckland mum Sherylee Teoh, that just doesn't wash.

My labour and birth didn't go according to plan and I've always felt cheated for having to have a C-section, admits Rhonwyn Newson.

"When I told my employer I needed to express milk, she was very negative. She only let me do it because I told her it was my legal right," says Briar Irwin.

A BBC local radio DJ sparked an outcry after claiming unattractive mothers should be banned from breastfeeding in public.

A doll developed in Iceland that mimics an adult's heartbeat and breathing is one of several innovations on show at the Baby Show this weekend.

A woman who gave birth on a busy Wellington roadside will return home today with the newest addition to her family.

It's the guilty secret many parents are reluctant to admit aloud: no matter how much you love your kids, being a parent can make you feel bad.

It turns out that having a child can have a pretty strong negative impact on a person's happiness, according to a new study published in the journal Demography.

A police officer who stopped to help at a roadside birth in central Wellington this morning has praised the baby's father for his patience and hard work.

"Being able to breastfeed her little boy has created a special bond between us all, a bond I will always cherish."

The drug makers behind a morning sickness medication touted by Kim Kardashian have been accused of misbranding.

A woman has sparked a controversy after posting a picture on social media showing her breastfeeding a friend's toddler son.

David Beckham has slammed critics who questioned his four-year-old daughter Harper's use of a dummy.