LifestyleHow to talk to your kids about Bondi shooting, according to a psychologistClinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire shares advice for parents when tackling tough topics.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
WorldChildren weep after Lapland flight to see Santa called off on runwayPassengers were offered a later date in 2026 or a full refund instead.14 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandWhy giving man half of his ex's $900k house would be 'fundamentally unjust'13 Dec 07:23 PM
Crime'It's really difficult': Who gets the kids for Christmas Day when parents separate?13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Success of Oz social media ban is in parents' hands13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Australian teens are now safer than their Kiwi cousins13 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It meant the world': Parents praise charity after son's brain scareSurgeons cut into Maceo's skull to drain fluid as an infection threatened his life.11 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldMaryland mum ruled fit for trial 11 years after her young kids vanishedJudge James Bonifant ruled Catherine Hoggle mentally fit for trial.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHilary Swank apologises after airport clash with mum of terminally ill boysFamily were on a Make-A-Wish holiday when the incident with the Hollywood actor unfolded.11 Dec 07:00 AM
Lifestyle'We are desperate': Family urgently seeking stem cell donor for 3-year-old with leukaemiaHarper needs a stem cell donor who can match her Māori-Italian heritage.11 Dec 01:19 AM
Crime'Unusual injury' for a baby: Police probe serious fracture to newbornThe 3-week-old girl was brought into a Wellington hospital with a broken leg.10 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandBrave 7-year-old takes on Tryathlon after major health battleThe Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon series has involved over 500,000 children since 1992.10 Dec 10:24 PM
Herald NOWAsbestos in play sand: Parents warned to monitor exposed childrenProfessor Ian Shaw discusses new research on Herald NOW, urging parents with kids exposed to asbestos sand to get them checked annually.Watch10 Dec 06:49 PM
WorldToddler's suspected remains found in Melbourne 14 years after disappearanceThe remains were found buried in a 'grave' just 50cm deep.10 Dec 06:33 PM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Missing boy, 7, found after spending night away from homeThe boy's mum had earlier made a desperate plea for his safe return. 10 Dec 04:23 PM
Auckland'Not survivable': Coroner warns of deadly risk after man's death in dune collapseYoung dad Kane Watson was buried while he was digging in the sand at Muriwai Beach.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKitea Health closes $13m raise, lines up human trials in the USSpecialist Aussie funds back capital raise.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsbestos play sand: Call for lifelong health checks for exposed children, cancer concerns Experts warn exposed children face lifelong, dose-related cancer risks.10 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldInfluencer died after postpartum haemorrhage at home 'freebirth' labourStacey Warnecke gave birth at home with no midwife present.10 Dec 07:09 AM
WorldMaternal malnutrition in Gaza has ‘devastating’ impact on babies: UNUnicef says low birth weight cases in Gaza have doubled since 2022.09 Dec 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQ&A: Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work?PLUS: Will it push Luxon to a similar move here?09 Dec 04:00 PM
Wellington‘Deeply distressing time': Mayor speaks out after 10yo raped at local parkThe offender, in Oranga Tamariki care, was not under any detention order at the time.09 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandHow Australia's social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ?Messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are not covered.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandNapier MP Katie Nimon returns to Parliament with baby boy'Lots of people have come over for cuddles, he’s a bit of an attraction.'09 Dec 02:22 AM
WorldReddit says Australia’s under-16 social media ban ‘legally erroneous’Reddit says it will suspend any user flagged by its new age-prediction model.09 Dec 01:14 AM
World100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officialsAround 165 children are still feared held, though the exact number is disputed.08 Dec 11:42 PM
WorldDozens of babies die of syphilis in Hungary as cases soar globallyAt least 40% of surviving infants face lifelong disability from the infection.07 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandOne of Papua New Guinea's conjoined twins diesThe two-month-old boys were flown from Port Moresby to Sydney on Thursday.07 Dec 11:35 PM
LifestyleDuchess of Sussex emails estranged father in hospitalMeghan and her father have not spoken since the fallout before her 2018 wedding.07 Dec 09:05 PM