Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandChild who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.25 Feb 04:00 AM
Christchurch'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under carLittle Niko, 5, was scootering to school in Christchurch when he was hit by a car.25 Feb 12:41 AM
PoliticsChildren riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rules24 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandNurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication lines24 Feb 09:57 PM
World'United in our grief': New photos released as parents renew plea to find missing 4yo Gus Lamont24 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandSchool of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to police23 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandTractor convoy helps cyclone-hit rural schoolkids learn to calm anxiety'If we have real bad weather or real bad rain, I can see the trauma on their faces.'23 Feb 08:33 PM
BusinessWhy childcare costs could be set to riseTwo parents on average wages with two kids in daycare lose over a third of pay.23 Feb 08:26 PM
WorldNSW prosecutor agrees to review dropped case into 3yo’s disappearanceNSW DPP Sally Dowling SC will review why the 2019 case was halted.23 Feb 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI've been diagnosed with ADHD – and so have my two sons. This is what it's likeAuckland mum Natasya Jones on the diagnosis that changed life for her and both her boys.23 Feb 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionArman Grigoryan: Four winters of war - what Ukraine’s children are living throughOPINION: Half of Ukrainian children aged 13 to 15 now struggle with ongoing sleep issues.23 Feb 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Japan sells more nappies for adults than babies – is NZ heading the same way?OPINION: Births have stalled and the country's fertility rate is at a record low.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMan sentenced to life imprisonment for rage-fuelled murder of young Kiwi mother on Gold CoastMarsh, 39, must serve at least 20 years of a life sentence in prison.23 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Medical child abuse': Mum's reactions 'not outside' those seen in parents of unwell kidsThe woman is on trial and accused of deliberately making her child sick.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCruise among big-ticket prizes boosting Supper Club fundraiser for family retreatsRaffle tickets start at $25, offering 12 chances to win prizes worth hundreds of dollars.23 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandMemorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unitA new memorial now stands by the last remnant of Lake Alice, its lone tower.22 Feb 08:52 PM
EntertainmentWhite Lotus star Alexandra Daddario splits from Hollywood producer husbandA representative said the split was amicable and the couple will co-parent.22 Feb 07:18 PM
TravelAn exhausted parent’s guide to Hong Kong DisneylandDoes Disneyland's immersive experience matter to a 4-year-old on a mission to meet Elsa?21 Feb 08:00 PM
KahuFrom hospital bed to exercise award: The 300kg dad who refused to give upAt his lowest, James McDiarmid weighed just over 300kg and was near death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply concerning’: Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga TamarikiThere were 157 concussions reported from January 2021 to December 2025.21 Feb 03:15 AM
Entertainment‘Those are my last words’: Eric Dane’s final message to his daughtersThe interview was released one day after his death from ALS at age 53.20 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandGirl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in careThe new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.20 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosisElyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.20 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow Supper Club 2026 is doing things a bit differentlyOrganisers of this year's Supper Club share how to support the fundraiser for the upkeep of retreats in Rotorua used by families of sick children.Watch19 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandTeacher poured wine into her drink bottle and drank it while on lunch dutyThe teacher was also caught stealing four bottles of wine, for which she was charged. 19 Feb 11:05 PM
New ZealandSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor describes mother accused of medical child abuse as 'smart and clever' The mother has been charged with ill-treatment of her child and infecting with disease.19 Feb 07:00 AM
WorldZuckerberg admits Meta was slow to tackle under-13s on InstagramTestifying in a US child addiction trial, Meta’s chief says age checks lagged18 Feb 09:03 PM
