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Nga Tangata and Lady-Joe with their children Master-Lee, 23, Braxton, 21, Joe, 20, Emperor, 12, Ancient, 11, Exodus, 9, Scripture, 7, Leviticus, 5, Sabbath, 3, and Disciple, 1. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Meet the mum with 10 sons - and another child on the way

13 May, 2018 5:00am
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It's a busy Mother's Day for this Hamilton family!

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, used HypnoBirthing techniques to deliver her baby. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Kiwi birth educator: Secret to Kate's post-birth glow

30 Apr, 2018 3:32pm
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The Duchess of Cambridge emerged with her new son looking radiant. Here's why.

Josephine Ganley's partner Aaryn Paenga has been caring for her and her injuries since the accident last year. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

'Miracle girl': Crash victim left homeless and immobile

30 Apr, 2018 6:00am
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She's had over 25 operations, spent eight months in hospital and is facing amputation.

The police launch Deodar which towed the stricken launch and its crew to safety. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

'She thought it was a joke. [I said] no darling, we're stuffed.'

30 Apr, 2018 8:37am
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Dad and daughter happy to be on land after two-day ordeal.

Early childhood education staff experience a significant amount of physical and mental harm in the job, a new report finds. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Teacher: 'People learn to shut up'

30 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Staff reported cartilage damage, using alcohol to cope, severe stress and crying at work.

Sabri and Danella Kaafar with daughters Alina, 3, and Layla, 9 weeks. Danella chose to have a lotus birth when she had Layla. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Home births, caesareans, placenta capsules: Mums give birth their own way

29 Apr, 2018 6:26am
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Gone are the clinical rooms; mums are now choosing to give birth in familiar environments.

Danella and Sabri Kaafar with daughters Alina, 3, and Layla, 9 weeks. Layla - the

NEW ZEALAND

Four Kiwi mums share their birth stories

29 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Each mum shares their story of why she chose to have her baby the way she wanted.

In 46 per cent of the separations the man gained financially compared to their ex-spouse, after taking into account the change in their family size. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Financial fallout of break-ups hits mums the hardest

19 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Almost a half of dads were also hit hard, while 16 per cent of couples did better.

NEW ZEALAND

'These kids just want to be the same' - Oranga Tamariki CEO asks for help

18 Apr, 2018 6:40pm
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All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.

Comedian Joel Hansby and his flatmates are homeless after a tree fell on their house. Photo / Nick Reed

NEW ZEALAND

Comedians struggling to see funny side after tree falls on roof

12 Apr, 2018 1:58pm
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The group of five were made homeless during the storm on Tuesday.

Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft. There are 1.1 million children and young people in Aotearoa and around 30 per cent are not doing well. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'We're better than this' - Children's Commissioner

11 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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A new report shows Government the path to child wellbeing.

One male teacher has a self-imposed rule to never be alone with a female student. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Male teacher explains why he won't be alone with female students

9 Apr, 2018 3:07pm
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A male teacher shares the stress and anxiety that comes with avoiding allegations.

A free series of lectures will focus on child wellbeing from the different perspectives of economists, academics and experts. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Experts, economists, academics flocking to NZ to share wisdom on child well being

5 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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High levels of immigration are being touted as one aspect that keep wages low.

Arthur Te Anini is an advocate for advanced care plans that detail a person's last wishes. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis encouraged to note their death wishes

3 Apr, 2018 1:13pm
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One man with severe breathing issues wants to smell like Old Spice until he dies.

Queenie Withers with her framed photos of lost son Whetu Peke by the door. Photo / Sarah Harris

NEW ZEALAND

Mum's anguish after burying her third child: 'You crumble inside'

29 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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"A brother saved a brother. I could have been burying two that night."

Esther and John Espin with children Sam and Hannah. John has always been a hands-on dad and is now the sole caregiver for the children. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Widowed dad: 'Cancer was like a brick in the face'

27 Mar, 2018 5:18pm
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Taking time off when his children were born meant he was more prepared when his wife died.

Baxter, left, and Reuben Bemrose live in Wellington. Photo / Jess Bovey

NEW ZEALAND

Paid parental leave: Where are the dads?

27 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Kiwi dads reluctant to take paid parental leave.

Transgender activist Amanda Ashley said not having access to gender surgery can be life threatening for trans people dealing with gender dysphoria. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's only gender surgeon not doing sex-change ops

23 Mar, 2018 5:04pm
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The transgender community are deflated after their hopes for surgery are dashed.

Devonport man Jim Douglas is the opposite of lonely: he's a multi-marathon runner, author and singer of Irish songs. Picture / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

87-year-old: 'Running has been my saviour'

19 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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The almost-90 year old is set to run his 50th half marathon this year.

Mum Helen Brimelow with her 16-month-old daughter Josie and 84-year-old Lillian Nielson. Photo / Sarah Harris

NEW ZEALAND

Only the lonely: The New Zealanders plagued by loneliness

19 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Urgency grows for proactive solutions as New Zealand's elderly population burgeons.

Michelle has fostered children for over 20 years. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Foster caregiver levels at all time low as kids in 'survival mode'

12 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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"I've never seen a child be hurt and not be able to cry."

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expecting her first child in June with partner Clarke Gayford. Photo / Fiona Goodall - Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Pregnant women urged to help curb period poverty

8 Mar, 2018 9:26am
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Even the Prime Minister has been called to donate.

Tania Ellwood has been missing for a week. Photo / Police

NEW ZEALAND

Halfway house double tragedy: Missing actress feared dead

8 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Two bodies were found at a Grey Lynn boarding house this week.

St John first responder and local business man Blair Farmer has been campaigning for the Haast area to get cell phone reception. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Big win for tiny town - cellphone reception on the horizon

7 Mar, 2018 11:56am
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Haast township will get cellphone reception within months, instead of years.

The number of notifications was higher than the rate of medicated asthma among children and the prevalence of abuse similar to that of obesity. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

'Profoundly concerning': Quarter of NZ kids reported to child protection

7 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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The prevalence of abuse in Kiwi kids was similar to that of obesity.

Kat Yearbury with her 4-year-old daughter Ella. Kat is organising a crack at the world record for the most fairies in one place. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Calling all fairies: World record attempt to raise surgery cash

7 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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The fairy event is to get surgery to help a little girl walk for the first time.

Duane Dalton husband of netball player Tania Dalton who died suddenly one year ago from a brain bleed. Photo / Doug Sherring

SPORT

For Tania: Husband pays tribute to fallen Silver Fern

5 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Foundation set up in Tania Dalton's name: "We were best friends ... we were very lucky."

Brittnea Chambers says don't let people tell you there's nothing wrong ... keep pushing and get tested. Photo / Nick Reed

NEW ZEALAND

Professional athlete with bowel cancer runs while on chemo pump

2 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Doctors ignored Brittnea Chambers' symptoms for six years before she was diagnosed.

Athena at the Manurewa home she has been handed an eviction notice for. She has described as punitive, insulting and unfair her treatment under a policy directive withdrawn two days after it was issued six months ago. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Mum of six warned of dobbing in

1 Mar, 2018 5:07pm
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Some staff still acting on 'wrong' advice retracted after two days.

Victoria University has worked with Russell McVeagh to make major changes to the clerkship programme following the allegations. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Staff leave top law firm amid 'serious' sexual allegations

15 Feb, 2018 6:52am
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Young law interns allegedly subjected to inappropriate behaviour.

A long queue outside The Auckland City Mission as Kiwis struggle to afford Christmas last year. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

State of the Nation report reveals Kiwi struggle

14 Feb, 2018 4:00am
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Kiwis suffer with rising rents and stagnated incomes.

Casey Walker with husband Davey Walker and their two children Briar, right, and Tanner. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

Teacher's death 'rocked our whole community'

13 Feb, 2018 4:33pm
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Morrinsville teacher to be remembered at her funeral with her favourite chocolate.

Sasha Madarasz set up dating agency Two's Company in 2007. Since then she's noticed more young people using it. Photo / Babiche Martens

LIFESTYLE

Tinder a 'gateway drug' dating expert says

12 Feb, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Dating agencies are no longer solely the territory of the middle aged.

Desmond Mihaere (left) and wife Luana with baby Kyrie. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Whāngai - 'the greatest decision'

9 Feb, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Couples who share a baby reflect on life five months on.

NEW ZEALAND

Kids affected by transience 'ticking time bomb'

8 Feb, 2018 5:00am
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Transient Kiwis make up a population the size of Tauranga - new research has found.

Rochelle Umaga and husband Tana Umaga at the 2006 Halberg Awards. Photo / Bradley Ambrose

NEW ZEALAND

The woman behind the film: 'I'm whāngai myself'

5 Feb, 2018 5:00am
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Sharing the Love filmmaker shares her own experiences of being brought up by family.

Senior professor in Māori studies Hone Sadler has whāngai eight children and mentored many more. Photo / Michael Cunningham

NEW ZEALAND

Whāngai: 'it's the way we strengthen our families'

5 Feb, 2018 5:00am
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An emotional documentary shines light on the Māori tradition of adoption (whangai).

Allan Mauauri devotes his time to helping kids in the youth justice system after turning his life around. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

State care 'violence was rife'

1 Feb, 2018 5:10pm
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After a growing up with gangs Allan Mauauri is helping kids in the youth justice system.

Four Kiwis (L to R: Cory Bellringer, Lisa Jansen, Tom Cunliffe and Josh Lancaster) have chosen to jump off the

NEW ZEALAND

A life less ordinary

28 Jan, 2018 5:00am
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The story of four different Kiwis who've chosen to jump off the "normal life" path.

Phylesha Brown-Acton, director of F'INE, is sick of transpeople being referred to as a medical liability. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Being trans a decade on 'worse than ever'

22 Jan, 2018 8:00pm
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10 years on from Human Rights Commission's inquiry into transgender discrimination.

Labour MP Louisa Wall has a history of campaigning for the rainbow community. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Empowering trans people a 'slow slog'

22 Jan, 2018 8:00pm
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A decade on from a groundbreaking inquiry into trans discrimination and progress is slow.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will take six weeks off after the birth of the baby and her partner Clarke Gayford will be the primary caregiver. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

PM pregnancy to 'smash' gender gap

19 Jan, 2018 12:14pm
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The pregnant couple are set to become role models for working mums and stay-at-home dads.

Haast Primary School student Lily Kain, 9, shot her first deer when she was 7. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Meet the people in NZ's most isolated town

17 Jan, 2018 5:00am
12 minutes to read

Where land can still be found for $60,000 and the closest city is almost 400km away.

Motelier and St John volunteer Blair Farmer has been campaigning for years for cellphone reception in Haast. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Haast: The town where cellphones are silent

17 Jan, 2018 5:00am
6 minutes to read

A South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.

Lucy Shah Mohamady wants to help the homeless. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Maori Muslim woman's bid for homeless sanctuary

15 Jan, 2018 5:06pm
3 minutes to read

Planned programme will accommodate 64 rough sleepers to "grow and shine".

Sam Small uses uniquely personal materials in her

LIFESTYLE

Placentas, teeth and ashes turn into jewellery

9 Jan, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

DNA jewellery offers unique way of holding on to loved ones.

Reporter Sarah Harris gets a traditional Filipino Hilot massage from masseuse Heidi Gutierrez. Photo / Sarah Harris

LIFESTYLE

Ancient Filipino hilot massage for healing

8 Jan, 2018 5:00am
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Reporter gets a traditional Filipino hilot massage.

NEW ZEALAND

Kayaker delivers mail in flood-hit Thames

5 Jan, 2018 2:56pm
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Man kayaks through flooded town to deliver mail.

Lucy Guernier and Kristin O'Brian will get married today in a flooded property in Pauanui. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Wedding carries on through storm: 'We're Kiwis'

5 Jan, 2018 11:23am
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The bride and groom are just hoping they don't have to be in wetsuits.

Jem Traylen dislikes having to explain why her gender on her ID is different to what she's presenting. Changing the gender makes interactions simpler. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

More Kiwis changing genders on their passport

5 Jan, 2018 5:00am
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Transgender woman Jem Traylen felt validated when she changed her gender on her ID.

Women's Refuge says the period directly after Christmas is always one of their busiest times of year. Photo / John Borren

NEW ZEALAND

Women's refuges fill to bursting over holiday

4 Jan, 2018 2:32pm
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Refuges fill up as money runs thin, family tensions flare and alcohol is present.

Part of the team that built the sand island. From left - Fussell, Spruce, Leon Hayward, Shaun. Sitting - JP and Marc.

NEW ZEALAND

Coromandel sand island: How they did it

3 Jan, 2018 12:54pm
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Keen drinkers reveal the construction process of their liquor-ban free island.

Ketina Chivasa (rear) makes it a priority to eat dinner each night with Tatenda, 12, (left) and 9-year-old Tanaka. Photo / Greg Bowker

LIFESTYLE

Family dinners a 'second school' for kids

3 Jan, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Almost all parents believe family dinners are important but not everyone can make it work.

Wellington woman Jan Walton would rather give up her home than kill her cat. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Injured cat's owner pushed to homelessness

2 Jan, 2018 4:12pm
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Jan Walton would rather sleep in her car than kill her cat after a dog savagely mauled it.

The 170 or so babies expected today will be among those to live longest. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Babies born today likely to see next century

1 Jan, 2018 12:01am
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Some of the babies born today will have the longest lives in the world.

Chairman of the Hot Water Beach lifeguard services Gary Hinds with his team of lifeguards on watch. Photo / Sarah Harris

NEW ZEALAND

Thousands hit the beach and keep lifeguards busy

30 Dec, 2017 6:56pm
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Lifeguards urge swimmers to talk to them before taking the plunge.

Israeli women Shir Kahiri, 23, and Maayan Shelef, 23, with their spades they abandoned after giving up on their hole at Hot Water Beach. Photo / Sarah Harris

NEW ZEALAND

Tourists taste Kiwi paradise at Hot Water Beach

30 Dec, 2017 4:03pm
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People from all over the world came together, spade in hand, to hunt the hot water.

Community stalwarts and Beach Hop founder Noddy Watts in front of his partner's 1967 Ford Galaxy and the stage for the alcohol free Wavefront party. Photo / Sarah Harris

NEW ZEALAND

Party hotspot goes alcohol free for NYE

29 Dec, 2017 7:50pm
2 minutes to read

Small towns are coming up with creative ways of battling bad party behaviour.

Rachel James, 29, Ava Gardiner, 10, Levi James, 3, and Buddy Frith, 3, hang out at their Opoutere campsite. Photo / Sarah Harris

NEW ZEALAND

Summer living in a Coromandel campground

29 Dec, 2017 3:36pm
4 minutes to read

As city dwellers make a break for it, new villagers pop up to enjoy the rays of summer.

Andrew Porteous is fighting AMP for a life insurance payout worth $450,000. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

Man with 'weeks to live' battles for insurance for family after he dies

25 Dec, 2017 9:11am
4 minutes to read

A terminal cancer sufferer is spending his final days fighting for a $450k pay out.

Anne Veale with her 92-year-old grandma Anne Mitchell and two branches of the pine tree Veale's granddad planted almost 30 years ago. Photo / Brett Phibbs

LIFESTYLE

Special Christmas tree comes full circle

22 Dec, 2017 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Grandma moved to tears as 'Colin' the tree chopped in memory of her late husband.

Three police officers, 25 search and rescue members and a helicopter searched for John and Finlay. Photo / Sean Andrews

NEW ZEALAND

Injured tramper tied ankle with gaffer tape and sticks

20 Dec, 2017 5:41pm
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John strapped his badly hurt ankle with sticks and gaffer tape before climbing the ridge.