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Dying woman helps to save grandson

A Kaipara woman who is dying of cancer helped to save the life of her grandson when he was born prematurely and not breathing.

Abortion debate rages in Tauranga

Kids improve work/life balance - study

Multi-tasking parents cope better with the demands of modern-day life than their childless counterparts, new research reveals.

Breastfeeding longer makes kids smarter - research

Mothers have been urged to breastfeed for longer, with new research indicating it improves child intelligence and language.

Garden gift keeps growing

Three teenage mothers will be among the first Auckland members of a voluntary scheme that helps people to start a garden, then pass on the chance of a garden to someone else.

Public helps baby Lily

In just two days almost $50,000 has been raised to help the family of baby Lily Hewgill, born three months early while her parents were in transit in Shanghai last week.

Kate's 'mummy tummy' delight

For mum watching around the world as the Duchess of Cambridge walked out on to the steps of the Lindo Wing yesterday, the real delight was her ‘mummy tummy’.

Moaning about monarchy 'childish'

In the last few decades, New Zealand has demonstrated to the world exactly how mature and confident it is, writes Sean Palmer. "Republicans cling to an outdated view of NZ."

Shared birth date adds to joy

For Darren Liffler and Ellen Faulkner little Ruby is a princess all of their own.

Live chat replay: Monarchy NZ chair Sean Palmer

Monarchy New Zealand chairman Sean Palmer is joining us for a live chat about the royal baby.

Royal baby: Front page

The Royal baby is front page news around the world. Take a look at some of the covers.

A Royal baby is born

Prince William and Kate Middleton have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, along with the rest of the world.

Kate: A modern royal mum

If you could ask the Duchess of Cambridge her hopes for her first child, I'd bet a Royal Mint silver penny her answer would match Diana's for her older son.

World awaits heir as Kate goes into labour

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, was in labour in a London hospital early today, due to give birth to the world's most famous baby.

No high-life dreams for mum

Kirsty Davis knows the lifestyle of celebrity mums is unattainable for her, and she's happy with her reality.

Celebrity mums set bar too high - author

Hollywood mothers who seem to juggle stellar careers with kids, husbands and travel - all while looking fabulous - pose a threat to women's mental health.

Royal baby: 'By the end of the week'

The Duchess of Cornwall has given the strongest hint yet that a new royal baby is imminent, telling well-wishers to expect a bundle of joy by the "end of the week".

I'm not pregnant, just fat

Mistakenly assuming a woman is pregnant when she’s not is one of the most awkward social moments. But what about those women on the receiving end?