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
New Zealand‘Blood pouring out’: Mum’s warning after Kmart trolley accident injures toddlerThe family are warning others about the dangers of children swinging on trolleys.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsJust 573 families getting full $150 childcare tax creditThe Government said 21,000 are eligible.12 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionI had a baby with my gay best friend – here’s why it’s the perfect arrangementOPINION: It has come with its challenges, but in many ways I’m getting a much better deal.12 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandFriends mourn sudden death of music industry figure, women’s advocateTributes flow for passionate champion of same-sex marriages and women's rights11 Feb 09:17 PM
World'Contents intact': Frightening find underneath children's playground'It’s been a really challenging situation,' says the local councillor.11 Feb 06:53 PM
Lifestyle‘Buckle up’: Tāmati Coffey and husband expecting another babyThe couple and surrogate mother are committed to sharing the journey online.07 Feb 02:04 AM
UFCAdesanya’s heartwarming message for upset young fanAdesanya took the time to reassure a young fan he was okay after his recent loss.05 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day Rotorua 2025: Your guide to eventsA variety of events will be taking place on Waitangi Day within the Rotorua community.03 Feb 12:00 AM
Entertainment‘Endless gratitude’: Lily Collins welcomes first child via surrogateHer husband has hit back at critics asking why they didn't adopt instead.02 Feb 07:24 PM
New Zealand'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana TāwhiwhirangiNational leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.02 Feb 01:14 AM
WorldFive-year-old boy dies following explosion in hyperbaric oxygen chamberHis mother, standing next to the chamber when it ignited, suffered injuries to her arms.01 Feb 10:29 PM
Lifestyle‘So excited’: Racing star Scott McLaughlin on fatherhoodThe motorsport star is besotted with his wife and baby daughter.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won''It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.01 Feb 12:33 AM
New Zealand‘Beyond unacceptable’: Two toddlers walk out open daycare door A teacher accidentally left a door to the street open and the two 1-year-olds walked off.31 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Incredibly distressing’: Doctor worries old disease is making NZ comebackPainful bone growth disorder appears to making a mysterious resurgence among NZ children.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Green chicken': 9yo Rotorua coin-tosser cracks up the crowd at Australian OpenThe young Kiwi tennis player was invited to perform the coin toss for the fourth match.31 Jan 05:20 AM
New Zealand‘The grief is heavy’: Driver charged, community mourns after 11-year-old cyclist killed'Flashbacks of what happened come and go all the time.'30 Jan 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDavid Seymour's free school lunches: A restaurant critic's verdict'It was a container of sadness and carrots.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-timePrincipals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.30 Jan 03:32 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why NZ schools need more treesOPINION: A recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree cover.30 Jan 03:00 AM
EntertainmentI made my 7-year-old watch seven films I watched when I was 7Getting through the carefully curated line-up was a big ask, not to mention a big task.30 Jan 01:25 AM
New ZealandChildren’s Minister steps in to save funding for youth helplineThe Minister for Children halted Oranga Tamariki's funding cuts to a youth helpline.29 Jan 11:46 PM
LifestyleNit good at all: Head lice frustrations driving rise in risky treatmentsParents are resorting to using kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment to get rid of nits.29 Jan 03:31 AM
Politics'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour respondsThe Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.29 Jan 01:58 AM
OpinionOpinion: How parents can ease children’s back-to-school anxietyOPINION: Many kids feel anxious about new teachers and routines.29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice urge vigilance regarding kids' online safety as school resumesPhotos can reveal personal details, putting families at risk.28 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandTeenage boy repeatedly punches octopus in violent attackA youth was filmed and egged on while he violently attacked an octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach.Watch27 Jan 08:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s howOPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.27 Jan 04:00 PM
