New ZealandNZ raises concern with Ukraine over mum's refusal to return girl from war-torn countryShe cited frustrations at NZ's Covid-19 restrictions and her reluctance to get vaccinated.24 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKourtney Kardashian shows off newborn for the first timeSnaps show Kourtney lying with her head in Travis' lap while he cradles their son, Rocky.24 Dec 01:45 AM
KahuThe Weet-Bix kid ‘kick-starting’ his reo Māori journey and first Kids' TRYathlonThe Hawke's Bay native is confident he will have support for his TRYathalon.23 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandJames Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board reviewBenny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.20 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandRapacious carnivores and gentle giants: Dinosaurs on display at Te PapaThe biggest dinosaur to ever exist is the star attraction at this new exhibition.17 Dec 06:35 AM
New ZealandLights and carols bring out the crowds on stunning summer’s dayA light festival and singing in the park entertain crowds ahead of Christmas.16 Dec 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay of Plenty holidays: How to make a staycation feel like an actual holidayAirbnb-ing is not within everyone’s budget, so here's how to have fun at home.15 Dec 03:00 PM
RoyalsAwkward detail in Prince William and Kate Middleton's Christmas cardEagle-eyed fans have noticed something a bit odd about the Waleses' family portrait.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'My 6-year-old is addicted to YouTube. What should I do?'OPINION: Greg Bruce discovers his 6-year-old has a social media problem.09 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Braunias'Why do you have to be so useless?': How Christmas changes when kids become teens'To be a teenager is to be foreground, the star of the house.'08 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri pupil becomes the country's best speller for his age - againThe 10-year-old also previously won a prestigious spelling bee comp at age seven.04 Dec 03:00 AM
EntertainmentInside Casketeers star Francis Tipene's 40th birthday bashThe hosts of the beloved TV series The Casketeers celebrated the big day in style.04 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandWellbeing festival to see in New YearA huge festival will be held in Tahawai to bring in the New Year.03 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandWhy are parents declining vaccinations for their children in Whanganui?Rates are below pre-Covid levels.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and waterThe injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandA weekend of sun, fun and flames lights up WhangāreiSunny weather created the perfect backdrop for some colourful events this weekend.25 Nov 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Giving the gift of financial literacyOPINION: Board games can help foster financial skills.25 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhen to give your child their first mobile phoneIt's important to chat to kids about online safety, but how do you start the conversation?23 Nov 01:30 AM
New Zealand'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of comaThe family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.22 Nov 02:09 AM
New ZealandBaby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.21 Nov 10:48 PM
LifestyleHow to talk to your kids about AIGenerative AI is here to stay and it's accessible to everyone - including your kids.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: Muddy madness in Central Hawke’s Bay; fresh and clean hip-hop in HastingsSlick dance moves and slippery slopes combined this weekend.19 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandFlash Planet? Revamped Hastings icon Splash Planet to open on MondayA fair bit of water will greet guests of Splash Planet on Monday.18 Nov 11:49 PM
New Zealand‘Significant questions’ around welfare of Marokopa fugitive’s children - psychologistIt has been almost two years since Tom Phillips and his children disappeared.15 Nov 07:43 AM
LifestyleWhat 70 years of research tells us about children and screensHow worried should parents be about their kids’ screen time?15 Nov 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Betrayed': Nurse accused of forming relationship with father of baby she was caring forBaby's mum: 'I don’t think she had my best interests and wellbeing at heart'.14 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandOngoing presence of respiratory illnesses and Covid at Whanganui Hospital"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJibbitz trades ending in tears triggers ban at schoolsYoung students "emotionally can't cope" with Jibbitz trades.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe realities of parenting a child with autism: Navigating family events, dos and don'ts‘All along, Tommy had been telling me he loved me, I just wasn’t listening.’13 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandFamily fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency servicesKids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.12 Nov 01:49 AM
LifestyleRobert Irwin’s raw confession: ‘All I’ve ever wanted’The Wildlife Warrior spoke candidly about his life and his relationship with his late dad.12 Nov 12:22 AM
New Zealand'We don’t have it so bad': What seeing the world taught Bailey Mackey about his own home'We don’t have it so bad… there are some pretty broken countries in Europe."09 Nov 08:32 AM
New ZealandUnhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald'sToyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.06 Nov 05:00 PM
KahuChief children’s commissioner appointedClaire Achmad steps into children's role in challenging times.02 Nov 08:15 PM