New ZealandSilence over forced adoption inquiry"There must be some compassion, somewhere."05 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandOscar's last walk - he deserved better from the humans he metIt's better that dogs have emptied their bladders before they die. Less mess.26 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentToni Street's surrogacy saga: We have no authority over our sonToni Street says the law needs an overhaul as she struggles to adopt her biological son.01 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandSallies welcome adoption inquiry"We would welcome any inquiry that would bring people healing."26 Sep 06:22 AM
EntertainmentToni Street on New Zealand's adoption lawsNew Zealand's adoption laws are out of date and need an overhaul, Toni Street says. / Newstalk ZBWatch01 Sep 09:33 PM
LifestyleEmotional moment girl finds out she's being adoptedThis is the poignant moment a girl finds out she's getting a forever family.29 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandThe joy of surrogate motherhoodAuckland woman had no hesitation in offering to carry a child for her cousin.10 Aug 02:47 AM
New ZealandNo word on forced adoption inquiryMore women have shared their stories as the Government considers options.29 Jun 01:51 AM
New ZealandForced adoption 'unimaginably horrific'Pamela Duckworth says pressure to agree to give up babies was intense.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Inquiry on forced adoption consideredThe Australian Government apologised for forced adoptions in 2013.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Please, don't take her': A heartbroken mother speaksOne woman's story about a traumatic chapter in New Zealand's history.10 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleToni Street: 'We're having a baby, but I'm not pregnant'As Toni Street announces baby news, calls are made for surrogates to be compensated.16 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleBaby joy for Toni Street - via surrogacyToni Street and her husband are expecting their third child - via a surrogate mother.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWhāngai - 'the greatest decision'Couples who share a baby reflect on life five months on.08 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuThe woman behind the film: 'I'm whāngai myself'Sharing the Love filmmaker shares her own experiences of being brought up by family.04 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWhāngai: 'it's the way we strengthen our families'An emotional documentary shines light on the Māori tradition of adoption (whangai).04 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleHeartbroken dad reunites with daughter after 39 years apartFather reunites with daughter after spending decades fighting for the right to see her.14 Jan 01:09 AM
WorldIncredible adoption reunion: Meet us at bridge in 20 yearsSecond girl, born under one-child policy, meant distraught parents had to give her up.07 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandChasing Ghosts: A mother's descent into darknessEpisode Three of Chasing Ghosts examines the troubled life of Amber-Lee's mother.26 Oct 11:41 PM
LifestyleSurrogacy last chance for Kiwi coupleWould-be parents left in limbo as number of children for adoption drops to all time low.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarwick: Forced adoption long, slow demiseCOMMENT: I know this because it played a large part in destroying my mother's life.10 Apr 12:17 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Woman forced to give up child speaks outMaggie gave birth to her daughter in 1964 in Otahuhu - and didn't see her for 18 years.30 Mar 10:48 PM
WorldHorrific abuse of 'girl in the closet'The inner strength of a little girl starved, beaten and imprisoned in a tiny urine-soaked closet amazed her rescuers.26 Jan 06:59 PM
WorldSeeking custody - and answersThe sister of the San Bernardino shooter has spent months trying to adopt her niece, but so far is only allowed to see her in six-hour regular visits.30 Nov 07:21 AM
WorldCall to restrict pet ownershipIn Australia a vet is calling for pet ownership to be restricted to permanent residents, after he rehomed a dog that was dumped on the streets by an international student.12 Oct 06:45 AM
New ZealandSisters meet after 19 yearsAn Aucklander adopted from a Russian orphanage 19 years ago has been reunited with her birth sister - live on Russian television.14 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleFoster duo seek status of parentsFrustrated foster parents have to get permission every time their foster child needs major medical treatment, changes schools or the family move.04 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionShaaren Pine: Please don't tell me I was lucky to be adoptedIn my almost 40 years, I've only recently been able to talk about adoption honestly and openly. And it is incredibly difficult.21 Jan 02:20 AM
EmploymentAdoptive mum's battle for parental leaveA woman who adopted a child has won the right to paid parental leave, after being told by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that she wasn't eligible.24 Jul 11:02 PM
LifestyleRussian roots reveal childhood linksAn Auckland man who went to the other end of the earth to find his biological parents in Russia has chanced upon another person from the same orphanage living in New Zealand.04 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandAdopted girl cleared to be a KiwiA young Cambodian girl adopted by a Kiwi couple has qualified for New Zealand citizenship after a five-year battle.03 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandWoman's fight for recognition of mumsA bill which would allow a young New Zealander to have the names of both of her mothers on her birth certificate has passed its first hurdle in Parliament tonight.07 Aug 09:00 AM
