New ZealandSoiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.06 Mar 04:00 AM
BusinessOfficials raised concerns ahead of school lunch contract awardThe Ministry said it was 'well aware of previous issues'.05 Mar 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPicky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claimThe child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Make a sandwich’: Luxon’s response to school lunch backlashLuxon said he would rather the state not have the responsibility of feeding students. 03 Mar 07:55 PM
New Zealand‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancerSarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.02 Mar 10:56 PM
OpinionOpinion: World Children’s Day – NZ must spend more on foreign aid for young peopleOPINION: 2024 was a horrific year for many of the world’s children.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleElon Musk’s family grows with the birth of ‘14th’ childNeuralink director Shivon Zilis shared the news on X, revealing their son's unique name.01 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delaysNow the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.01 Mar 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truthsIt took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.28 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘We want parents to be alert’: Predator jailed for posing as child onlinePolice issue warning after man tricked kids into sending explicit content. 27 Feb 07:25 PM
World‘Grave moral guilt’: What killer cult did as 8yo lay dying'You had no right, and on judgment day, God will see you for what you truly are.'25 Feb 09:24 PM
EducationEleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunchesSchools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.25 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandNew twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.25 Feb 03:11 AM
WorldAmerican teen arrested after throwing newborn to death from hotel windowAn 18-year-old American mother threw her newborn from a hotel window.24 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandPope Francis battle and “Outdated laws need to be looked at” | NZ Herald News UpdateC: Pope Francis battles illness, childcare centres attendance rises and “outdated laws need to be looked at”.Watch24 Feb 05:51 PM
New Zealand‘Not even getting the basics right’: ‘Vegan’ school lunches contained beef mince'I don't think it's edible,' mother says.24 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhen should I let my child have caffeine?Massey University’s Ajmol Ali says kids under-13 should always avoid caffeine.24 Feb 01:00 AM
Lifestyle‘Broken’ mum forced to give up baby after IVF mix-up'I loved, nurtured and grew my child and would have done literally anything to keep him.'23 Feb 10:32 PM
WorldGrenade explosion kills two Cambodian toddlers while they played in the dirtThe 2-year-old cousins were playing when they triggered the grenade.23 Feb 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow being an only child shapes personality and parenthoodIsabeau Brimeau, an only child, speaks to others without siblings about their experiences.23 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleElon Musk locked in custody battle over ‘13th child’ with MAGA influencerMusk allegedly acknowledged the child in text messages included in the filing.22 Feb 09:35 PM
Lifestyle‘I could’ve been gone’: Boxer Mea Motu on major health crisis The Kiwi boxing champion pulls no punches in the biggest fight of her life.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
New Zealand‘Very scary’: Parents warned after school kids approached by man with knifeParents are being urged to discuss safety with their children. 20 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleThe most common surname for NZ babies born last year revealedSingh secured the top spot for the seventh year in a row.19 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandWatchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kidsThe officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.19 Feb 10:18 PM
New ZealandShe was screaming ‘no’: 6yo traumatised after skin cut by saw during cast removalLola was cut numerous times by a saw as nurses worked to remove a cast from her ankle. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy some parents are reviving landlines for childrenWant to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media? Home phones might help.19 Feb 04:00 AM
Entertainment‘Almost died three times’: Flava host K’Lee reveals baby health scares“We had a really morbid chat every day for about six weeks.”17 Feb 11:38 PM
New Zealand‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry schoolThe primary school will get lunches from a local cafe until the end of the year. And then?15 Feb 05:00 PM
EducationSchool lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certifiedLunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.14 Feb 05:54 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki stays quiet on bootcamp participant offending as first pilot review dropsThe agency considers the review 'largely positive'.14 Feb 12:01 AM
