WorldOfficials sentenced in deadly orphanage fireA court sentenced six officials for the 2017 orphanage fire.12 Aug 10:57 PM
New ZealandJudge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one dayThe judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.12 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Bluey and Bingo are taking over Bunnings!Reporter Billie is hanging out with her besties Bluey and Bingo, who are visiting Bunnings all over New Zealand for DIY workshops. But she has to find them first! Video / KKNWatch10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury28 Jul 07:00 AM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failings16 Jul 05:15 AM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today. 14 Jul 02:41 AM
WorldTeen attack at Brazil school kills child, injures two moreThe attacker was known to teachers and was receiving psychological treatment.09 Jul 03:43 AM
WorldHuge changes after $150m childcare wipe-outChildcare giant G8 Education adds CCTV to centres after abuse allegations.09 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandHutt Valley baby suffers nine fractures, police seek informationPolice: 'We do not believe the injuries could have been sustained accidentally.' 07 Jul 06:31 AM
LifestyleHow to handle your child's attention-seeking behavioursMy 7-year-old daughter loves to talk in a baby voice. What should I do?03 Jul 12:44 AM
World'Christmas magic is real': Town unites for girl battling cancerOver 270 homes celebrated Christmas in June for Kasey, a girl with cancer.30 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOranga Tamariki service provider 'struggling' with funding cuts The agency said it understood it was hard for organisations to see their funding reduced.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Australia leads on age tech – now it's New Zealand's turnOPINION: Age estimation can be off by 18 months, posing some challenges.28 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldBizarre Disneyland stunt: Adults stage fake wedding for 9-year-oldPolice investigated a staged wedding at Disneyland Paris for a Ukrainian girl.22 Jun 07:15 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
New ZealandKea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.Watch15 Jun 05:00 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
New ZealandHow 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing itAshton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.02 Jun 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Stop posting photos of your kids online': Top detective and partner to launch global campaignUp to 85% of online offenders become contact offenders, Scott Beard says.31 May 10:00 PM
WorldRetired surgeon jailed for 20 years in France's largest paedophile trialThe surgeon was sentenced for assaulting 299 victims, who were almost all children.28 May 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTeens are sexting with AI - here’s what parents should knowMinors are striking up friendly, romantic and sexual conversations with AI chatbots.28 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional chargesRickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.28 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findingsCoroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.26 May 05:14 AM
WorldToddler survives 15-storey fall thanks to small bush - here's how'The child landing in that bush probably saved his life.'19 May 06:11 AM
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
EntertainmentKiwi rapper Kings shares moment he played for someone who died in front of him'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the BeatWatch18 May 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: School leaders deal with social media's harm every Monday morningOPINION: Schools report increased anxiety and insomnia from social media use.14 May 05:00 PM