Entertainment'I want my own DNA': Jennifer Aniston opens up on decision not to adoptShe described finally finding peace after accepting motherhood was out of reach.14 Oct 07:27 AM
New ZealandPuppies left in duffel bag now ready for adoptionThe pups were found zipped in a duffel bag on one of July’s coldest nights.13 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldRescue dog Duke’s quirky habit of hoarding teapots delights followersEleven-year-old Duke has stolen everything from teapots to toilet rolls.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally16 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumLifestyle'Our angel': NZ egg donor helped five families have babies. Then they came to her wedding25 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
LifestyleTheir adopted pig charmed the world. Then their romance crumbledEsther's dads, Jenkins and Walter, founded a 20ha sanctuary for her and other animals.15 May 03:45 AM
WorldWoman seeks birth mother 50 years after Operation Babylift airliftDussart was one of more than 3000 children who were part of Operation Babylift.29 Apr 09:01 AM
New ZealandChildren being adopted overseas, trafficked to work in NZA 12-year-old boy was among them. He was put to work and assaulted.22 Apr 01:28 AM
New ZealandFrom Russia with love: An adoptee's journey in search of the truthVictor Alexeyev never anticipated what he would find in the search for his birth mum. 12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truthsIt took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.28 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same03 Jan 11:00 PM
