PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning supportOPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thriveCarrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrecautions in place after intensive care unit babies test positive for bacteriaWaikato Hospital would not say how many babies were affected.05 May 07:00 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealedNames must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.05 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ's consent laws for children are under urgent scrutinyProposed bill aims to prevent questioning children about consent in court.04 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsHow is your child going at school? Govt releases tool for parents to track learningThe online tool will be added to as the Government's new curriculum is developed. 04 May 01:30 AM
WorldFourteen children arrested in UK following teenage boy's deathEleven boys and three girls were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following a fire.03 May 10:51 PM
CrimeChild sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cashHe continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts. 03 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Our children need help': Principals back Kirwan's mental health initiativeThe former All Black aims to reach 600 schools with Mitey this year.02 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleNew photo of Princess Charlotte released for her 10th birthdayThe photograph was taken on the Princess of Wales' iPhone in Cumbria earlier this year.02 May 08:07 PM
WorldHusband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.02 May 11:02 AM
WorldChildren rescued from four-year Covid lockdown in ‘horror house’Parents, fearing Covid, forced kids to wear three face masks indoors.02 May 08:43 AM
OpinionTreaty Principles Bill is dead and buried but our silent division is dangerousOPINION: The Treaty debate highlighted splits in Aotearoa, showing deep cultural divides.02 May 03:38 AM
WorldOver 100 children ill after dead snake found in school lunchThe cook reportedly removed the dead snake - but still served the food.01 May 07:00 PM
LifestyleWhy Michelle Obama found raising teens in the spotlight so challengingMichelle Obama said navigating their daughters' teen years was a 'nightmare'.01 May 05:58 AM
Entertainment'A fresh adventure': New Gruffalo book to hit stands for first time in two decades The book is set for a 2026 release. 01 May 04:07 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
New ZealandTwo 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spreeTyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD. 30 Apr 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Informed financial decisions': NZ pupils to learn financial skills from next year Topics will range from identifying need vs want to taxes and insurance.30 Apr 07:21 AM
LifestyleWatch: Mum hears late daughter's heartbeat in girl saved by transplant'I wanted to... never let her go because that was all I had left.'30 Apr 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeperOPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.29 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk childrenAs at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionHow to make screen time educational for kidsOPINION: Watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development.29 Apr 09:14 AM
WorldWoman seeks birth mother 50 years after Operation Babylift airliftDussart was one of more than 3000 children who were part of Operation Babylift.29 Apr 09:01 AM
New ZealandMissing Wellington 12-year-old found safe and taken home to parentsWilliam's father said it was a tough few days with mixed messages involved.29 Apr 07:56 AM
RoyalsListen: Princess Lilibet's American accent revealedMeghan shares a glimpse of the sweet jam-making moment she had with her daughter.28 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandMissing 12-year-old William Walmsley contacts family, offers hopeHis father said William's behaviour was out of character and worrying.28 Apr 07:33 PM
Talanoa'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue feverMisiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.28 Apr 06:27 AM
Lifestyle'They risk long-term damage’: The girls as young as 4 obsessed with beauty treatmentsYoung children are increasingly using beauty products, from serums to anti-ageing creams.28 Apr 03:47 AM
Entertainment'A 10/10 baby': Rupert Grint welcomes second childThe star revealed his newborn's name as Goldie in a recent Instagram post.28 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandFamily of missing Wellington boy 'really worried for his safety'William Walmsley from Karori has not been seen since Saturday night.27 Apr 10:25 PM
ReviewsJenni MortimerWhy Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainmentKiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait? 26 Apr 06:00 PM
LifestyleFrom pop stars to Bluey on tour: What's on in Auckland this weekendEveryone's favourite Australian cartoon dog is coming to town.25 Apr 12:00 AM
RoyalsPrince William and Kate release adorable new Prince Louis pic and behind-the-scenes video in honour of his 7th birthdayPrince Louis has been seen beaming with a gap-toothed grin in an adorable new portrait. 23 Apr 11:44 PM
