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'Wild, crazy' Ellis becomes father for the first time
To his CV of All Black, Kiwis league star, TV personality and businessman, Marc Ellis can add another achievement - new dad.
Late enough to be first
Two newborns who refused to arrive on time are believed to be the first twins to be born in NZ this decade.
Advocates criticise DHB deal
The husband of a woman who died in childbirth has been bound to silence after accepting a financial settlement from health authorities.
The reluctant dad
Having children had never been part of the plan. He spent 40-something years avoiding them.
Birthing practices in question with new research
New research examining blood loss during labour challenges current hospital practice, the New Zealand College of Midwives says.
Embryo screening test boosts success rate of IVF pregnancies
Study finds screening for abnormal chromosomes could double the number of women falling pregnant.
Dads told to stay away from delivery room
A leading obstetrician says a father's presence at childbirth can make labour longer, more painful and more complicated.
Addicted to abortion?
Dita De Boni on the sad story of American woman Irene Vilar, who has had 15 abortions.
'Abortion addict' releases tell-all book
An American woman confesses to being an "abortion addict" after terminating 15 pregnancies in 17 years.