New ZealandWellington Police: One year anniversary of the death of infant Baby RuToday marks the one year anniversary of the death of an infant in Lower Hutt who has come to be known as Baby Ru. Video / Wellington PoliceWatch21 Oct 07:24 PM
CrimeBig Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facilityMore than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.Watch21 Oct 05:31 PM
EntertainmentJennifer Lawrence is pregnant, expecting second childThe actress and her husband Cooke Maroney are already parents to 2-year-old son Cy.20 Oct 09:21 PM
PoliticsInquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutinyInquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.15 Oct 05:23 AM
Travel newsMost parents plan holidays around children's preferences, report showsTravel planning is no longer exclusive to the adults in a family.01 Oct 10:32 PM
New ZealandTwo years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murderTwo months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.30 Sep 04:00 PM
Crime'I still hate you:' Dad jailed for subjecting sons to years of sadistic abuseJudge Bayley: 'No one is able to erase the ongoing harm you have caused your sons.'26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentManurewa dad from bank worker to CrossFit coach to opera starJoel Amosa is the boot camp bass-baritone who does it all for his kids.12 Sep 10:00 PM
Travel newsMum visits the 'Most Magical Place on Earth' - decides to leave the kids at homeHer actions have divided the internet.03 Sep 05:00 PM
NewsSurprise! UK mum unexpectedly gives birth during family camping tripInitially, she blamed the pain on a dodgy chicken curry.03 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Ex-Files: Father's Day can bring challenges for split parentsOPINION: Fathers often want to spend the day with their children, but this can be tricky.31 Aug 10:32 PM
Travel newsKirstie Allsopp finds herself in hot water over son's European travel plansSocial services stepped in to question the Location, Location, Location star.26 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFormer cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justicePolice investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.23 Aug 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDirector Julie Zhu on finding the beauty in every momentFly-on-the-wall doco series Takeout Kids goes back behind the counter for season two.21 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him backThe mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConstables pay a visit to miracle baby born in their police carThe constables caught up with Nooroa for the first time since she gave birth to Kahurangi in the back of their police car.Watch14 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandPet rule changes could help people escape family harmVictims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spiritOPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond complaint against New Zealand Law Society presidentThe Herald can reveal another complaint has been laid against the New Zealand Law Society president. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael MorrahWatch26 Jul 03:47 AM
New ZealandForced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mumsThis is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.25 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Our national disgraceThe Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jul 03:59 AM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on Oranga Tamariki Section 7AA, trust grants, Trump shootingOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers give their views on the Ministry for Children and more.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata MāoriWatch02 Jul 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed toddler after being bailed to boy's home following ‘deficient’ OT reportThe judge let him move in based on the findings of a ‘deficient’ Oranga Tamariki report.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Hospital's elsewhere invitation to pregnant women: ‘Disturbing’ or ‘long-overdue’?'I think it is really inappropriate … I find the letter disturbing,' says expert.28 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelSeven super-luxurious hotels where kids are welcome tooLesser-known family stays that will spoil you all rotten.22 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTwo tank shells, five girls in a bedroom - only one survivedWhy a bereaved Palestinian doctor is coming to NZ to share his message of hope.19 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probeThe 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.12 Jun 07:11 AM
New Zealand‘Last option before they switch him to palliative care’: Brave little boy's three-year cancer fightFamily putting hope in CAR T-cell therapy, but need funds to get them to Melbourne.09 Jun 07:00 AM
EntertainmentHow Rita Ora feels about being 'stepmother' to Taika's kidsThe pop star opened up about being a 'fairy godmother' to her husband's daughters.05 Jun 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: I’m fed-up with my elderly parents bickering - I wish they’d just split upAdvice for a reader who is fed-up with awkward family dynamics.04 Jun 09:35 PM
TravelAnd you thought Fiji was friendly! This little-known destination is a family favourite'It's truly one of the most family-friendly countries we have ever travelled.'02 Jun 07:00 PM
Crime'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boyHe was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.02 Jun 12:00 AM
