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Late-in-life dads up by 20 per cent
The number of Kiwi men who have a child after their 50th birthday has risen 20 per cent in the past five years.
Helping to foster better parents
A teaching method for caregivers of children from broken homes is "a bit like Supernanny" says the boss of a scheme aimed at coaching foster parents.
Smoke dope and become one, study warns
New research suggests cannabis use is dumbing down young people.
Keeping Mum: Are you late?
Last year, 76 per cent of British adults surveyed said they thought it was appropriate to run advertisements offering help for those dealing with unplanned pregnancies.
Budget 2010: Early childhood educators 'devastated'
The Govt's decision to remove recognition for fully qualified centres 'dumbs down' the sector, early childhood educators say.
Campaigners vow to stop Britain's first TV ad for abortion services
The first television advert for abortion services in the UK is to be aired next week, prompting anger from anti-abortion groups.
Puberty's wild ride
If parenting toddlers seems like hard work, teenagers seem in fact to be much harder, writes Dita De Boni.
Inspectors to tail teenagers' party buses
Manukau's liquor licensing agency is drawing up a list of school ball dates, and will send inspectors to follow buses to after-ball parties.
Sun, sand, sex - why Dubai's strict code is a sham
The blonde in a tight, low-cut evening dress slid on to a barstool next to me and began the chat: Where are you from? How long are you here? Where are you staying?"