World'For him': Australian mum channels grief into social media limitsPlatforms that fail to keep children out face fines of up to $55m.03 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren’s book recalled over unsafe advice on ‘edible’ vegetable flowersPublisher Bateman Books has recalled all copies of the children's title Play Wild.03 Dec 04:22 AM
Crime‘He knew better’: Man accused of abuse has history of offending against young boysThe latest complainant says Wilson groomed him with money, smokes and alcohol.03 Dec 01:24 AM
WorldPolice bodycam shows officers coaching Hannah Clarke killer on DV order fightThe footage shows officers advising Baxter on fighting a DV order weeks before.03 Dec 01:14 AM
ChristchurchLearner skater, no helmet: Teen’s fatal ice rink fall on school trip sparks safety changesKymani Hiley-Hetaraka, 13, fell backwards and hit her head at Alpine Ice in Christchurch.02 Dec 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFinancial stress at Christmas? Try these simple tricks to protect your wellbeingWellbeing coach Nikki Silvester says money stress is often emotional, not fiscal.02 Dec 06:00 PM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki holding some young people in secure units illegally long, officials admitFrom January to July, 64 extensions to secure-unit stays occurred without legal authority.02 Dec 05:13 AM
WorldChild molester jailed after claiming jury was hypnotisedWolf, formerly known as Ryan Haley, was jailed for three and a half years.02 Dec 01:33 AM
WorldMelbourne teen who murdered doctor during citizen’s arrest jailed 17 yearsThe teen twice broke into Ash Gordon's home, targeting his Mercedes AMG.02 Dec 01:31 AM
WorldBrazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zooA counsellor says she supported the 19yo for eight years amid mental health issues.01 Dec 05:14 PM
WorldEarly childhood educators in Australia get final 5% pay riseThe 15% total rise has lifted average educator pay by about $A160 a week.01 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandKiwi NRL star Dylan Brown announces birth of baby boyBrown, 25, has a reported $14.5m, 10-year Newcastle Knights deal from the 2026 season.01 Dec 12:12 AM
WorldPolice search for missing seven-month-old boy in Ipswich areaThe seven-month-old was last seen at a Warwick Rd home about midday.30 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandTeen vaping in year 10 halves after ‘peak vape’ high, survey findsRegular teen vaping has halved since 2021, now at about 10% of students.30 Nov 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow 'bystander effect' may explain why no one saved drowning childFour people were near the fountain where the 4-year-old lay face down in the water.30 Nov 08:21 PM
WorldFDA vaccine chief moves to tighten rules after child death concernsHis plan would force vaccine makers to run much larger, slower approval trials.30 Nov 07:01 PM
Crime'Not safe around children': Former candidate convicted of paedophilia fights for suppressionHe acknowledged his name suppression bid is doomed but has appealed anyway.30 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: What my first husband’s early death taught me about divorce and mortalityOPINION: Unless you've been divorced, it's hard to grasp the pain of ending a marriage.30 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy SuttonThe Ex-Files: Can I get my ex to pay half our daughter’s orthodontic work?He says our daughter’s crooked teeth are a minor cosmetic matter and won’t contribute.29 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher elbowed and slapped 8yo student who threw yoghurt over herThe student dove under a desk, yelling, crying and swearing after the incident. 28 Nov 07:00 PM
RacingBlack-type raceday at Ellerslie about more than just winningRacing industry gets behind important charity with Christmas Raceday for Cure Kids.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Entertainment‘It is with deep sorrow’: Jackson Browne announces death of son Ethan, 52Ethan Browne, 52, was found unresponsive at his home on November 25, 2025.28 Nov 07:54 AM
KahuPain into purpose: Mother launches petition after son's shooting deathEru was 29 with a partner, two children, and four brothers - including a twin.28 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandMan wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was ‘violent and not rational’ - witnessWitnesses said the man was hacking at the bus stop as the woman shielded her baby.28 Nov 12:27 AM
New ZealandPhillips children 'deserve to know' who tried to help them - Judith Collins Justice Simon Moore KC will examine every agency involved before the kids vanished.27 Nov 08:41 PM
AucklandPolice seek public help in search for missing 14-year-old in South AucklandTracey, aged 14, was last seen at her home in Conifer Grove.27 Nov 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Daddy's not waking up': Child found with decomposing body days after dad last seen alive The dead man was earlier due to be sentenced for neglecting his newborn son.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: Lake Alice survivors' details shared in ‘extremely serious’ privacy breach Minister, lawyer say survivors have been let down by the state once again. 27 Nov 05:18 AM
Entertainment'It was weird': Gwyneth Paltrow on her 'Māori divorce' from Chris MartinPaltrow revealed the moment during a chat with actress Kathryn Hahn.27 Nov 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: ‘I call it a prison’ - Gloriavale insider warns authorities risk being connedClem Ready and wife Sharon live in segregation in a noisy workshop at Gloriavale.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It didn’t kill Chloe immediately’: Questions after baby's sudden unexplained death in foster careChloe Nicholson failed to wake up from her nap nine years ago. 26 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldUS seeks retrial of main suspect in 1979 murder of 6-year-oldPedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 but freed after his appeal was upheld.26 Nov 04:25 AM
WorldPopemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinicThe vehicle was used by the late Pope Francis on his 2014 visit to Bethlehem.25 Nov 09:03 PM
