PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe lost girl: A former CEO's search for her erased birth storyIn her new memoir, Sue Watson pieces together the fragments of her past.14 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe 'mystery' of adoptee's birth family after being born in prisonDaniela Brown was adopted from a Romanian orphanage at age 3 and grew up in Auckland.11 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBrooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz reportedly planning to adopt a childA source said the couple want to 'offer a disadvantaged baby the best possible life'.09 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand‘Uncomfortable facts:’ Judge’s hands forced in man's bid to adopt his own son 07 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldYoung mother fights to reclaim baby taken hour after birthNew York Times: Danish ‘error’ leaves young Greenlandic mother fighting to keep her baby.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationallyMPs will debate the changes under urgency in the House today.16 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldChild abuser who maimed baby Tony Hudgell freed after 6 years in jailTony Hudgell lost both legs after being assaulted at just 41 days old.10 Sep 08:08 AM
EntertainmentMillie Bobby Brown shares first glimpse of adopted baby girlOne photo shows her husband Jake holding their daughter's car seat near a plane.02 Sep 07:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful reunion as NZ man and birth mum meet after 50 years apartMan was among thousands of indigenous kids taken from their birth families in Canada. 30 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Our angel': NZ egg donor helped five families have babies. Then they came to her weddingHow egg, sperm and embryo donations work in New Zealand – and why more donors are needed.25 Aug 09:01 PM
Entertainment'Biggest heart': Millie Bobby Brown embraces motherhood at 21The actor and her husband announced their new addition this summer via Instagram.23 Aug 01:53 AM
EntertainmentStranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown adopts baby girlThey married in 2024 and began dating in 2021.21 Aug 07:41 PM
WorldFlorida family accused of abusing 9 children, face $837k bondThey are accused of cruelty and harsh punishment towards 7- to 16-year-olds in their care.28 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge. 28 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Shameful part' of history: South Korea overhauls adoption systemThe country will end its private agency adoptions after finding widespread irregularities.18 Jul 05:07 AM
WorldDecade wait ends: Excavation begins at Tuam mass burial siteThe excavation will involve experts from Colombia, Spain, and the US.07 Jul 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDNA reunion: Brother and sister find each other after 70 yearsAkihiko Yamamoto believed his American father abandoned him in Japan.04 Jul 02:41 AM
World'Loud and explicit': How a swearing parrot became the star of an animal shelterHendrix, a colourful macaw, became famous for his salty language.03 Jul 01:04 AM
Lifestyle'Hero of my life': Tim Wilson on adoption, faith and fatherhoodHe shares how waiting decades to find his birth parents has enriched his own brood's life.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Peter Mutabazi turned a childhood of hardship into hope for foster kids'I know there’s hope because I am the example. I overcame.'17 Jun 06:00 PM
World'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burialsA 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.15 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandImmigration NZ alerted to child smuggling, families adopting more than 10 kids Reports and warnings to ministers show concerns about motives of some adoptive parents.08 Jun 09:03 PM
WorldUkrainian grandmother's daring mission to rescue grandson from RussiaOlena Matviienko’s journey to find Illia crossed four international borders.01 Jun 07:29 PM
New ZealandBabies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogatesBut they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.31 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandChildren as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slavesSocial worker who has helped teens who escaped slavery fears others are in danger.18 May 09:44 PM