New ZealandObjectionable AI: Judge jails man over fake child sex imagesBlair Noble had digitally created the material using AI apps downloaded to his cell phone.22 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFive weeks in hospital: Young boy home after two brain operations His mother said he had some memory and eyesight loss.22 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Hastings mother and young girls, remanded to secure facility'Violence has taken three beautiful lives far too soon,' family statement says.22 Apr 12:34 AM
WorldToo young to drive, but this 8-year-old can already fly a plane'I want to be like Top Gun Maverick,' the American youngster says.21 Apr 09:48 PM
WorldLouisiana gunman who killed eight children masked his rage before rampageEight children, aged 3 to 11, were shot dead as they slept in bed.21 Apr 08:11 PM
New ZealandHow free te reo books are helping thousands of tamariki fall in love with readingMum-of-five Tracey Hudson now reads with her children most nights at home.21 Apr 12:00 AM
RugbyOn The Up: Auckland teacher celebrated for helping kids in sportPiuti Iakopo received the award with some of her students and Blues players in attendance.20 Apr 10:01 PM
WorldLouisiana gunman had sought mental health treatment, relatives sayRelatives say Shamar Elkins was recently hospitalised for mental health care.20 Apr 07:13 PM
CrimeTreasurer blows whistle on thieving coach of youth marching teamThe theft by Jodie Wastney meant the under-13 team missed planned championships.20 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldEight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting during domestic disputeThe children, aged from 1 to 14, were shot at two homes in Shreveport.19 Apr 08:17 PM
LifestyleHow a devastating crash, two surrogates and sheer grit gave this mum her dream familyCasey Brady was left paralysed from the chest down after a 2017 crash.19 Apr 02:00 AM
TravelWould your children love a Carnival cruise? Three kids weigh in No holds barred: Three pint-sized guests rate life onboard Carnival Splendor. 19 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher boasted she wouldn't be fired if students reported her behaviourThe woman swore at students, made inappropriate comments and spoke about her sex life.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Our hearts are breaking': Boys who died in Kawerau river tragedy namedThe boys, aged 10 and 11, died while playing with friends next to the Tarawera River.17 Apr 04:01 AM
RetailThe Warehouse recalls kids' sand sets after asbestos found in testThe Warehouse Group has sold 4678 of the affected sand art sets.17 Apr 03:33 AM
New Zealand'They were really good boys': Kawerau mourns 'precious' river victimsWhānau for one of the boys have shared a tribute, describing him as having a gentle soul.17 Apr 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Hearts are breaking': Rugby club, mayor pay tribute to boys killed in KawerauThe boys, aged 10 and 12, died when a riverbank collapsed.16 Apr 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Case of toddler starving to death needs further scrutinyOPINION: The mother and a system designed to protect children have both failed.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau river tragedy: Boys killed by collapsing bank were 10 and 11Police tried to dig the boys free with their bare hands.16 Apr 06:39 AM
New Zealand'Desperately wanted baby': Labour MP opens up on devastating recent miscarriageRachel Boyack thanked Nelson Hospital staff and her midwife for their care.15 Apr 06:02 AM
LifestyleHarry opens up on fatherhood struggles and why therapy matters for new dadsThe Duke of Sussex urged dads to seek therapy, calling it a sign of strength not weakness.15 Apr 06:00 AM
Entertainment'She just wants to feel better': Inside Britney Spears' decision to seek helpInsiders say sons Sean Preston and Jayden James pushed her to seek treatment.14 Apr 07:16 AM
SportEight-year-old powerlifter smashes world deadlift record with 90kg liftDad and coach Liam Kane now has him eyeing a 100kg deadlift by November.14 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldFirst increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 yearsJapanese births in Tokyo hit 77,375 from January through November 2025.14 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandTokoroa man sent to prison for distributing ‘illegal and harmful’ contentRiver Nathanile Foster admitted 15 charges over more than 8000 illegal files.13 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandFake blood, ‘dying’ patients: Kids traumatised after St John exercise at wildlife parkOne parent said screams and fake entrails left their young child distressed.13 Apr 07:34 PM
WorldSouthport dance class murders: Parents of teen killer blamedInquiry into the stabbing found a 'complete abandonment of responsibility' by the parents.13 Apr 07:18 PM
LifestyleHow one CEO is trying to change the culture on dads taking parental leaveHe says workplace culture, not policy, keeps many men from having more time off.13 Apr 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJade Varney: A message to adults from someone who grew up in the social media ageOPINION: An average 14-year-old in New Zealand spends about five hours a day online.12 Apr 06:00 PM
LifestyleMum who went 'all in' for autistic son finds new way to thriveWith little practical support available for her autistic boy, Karina gave up everything.12 Apr 02:00 AM
LifestyleHow a hidden adoption, a box of letters and a pandemic led to Finding CynthiaHaving her own son made the writer realise what her birth mum Lizzy lost.11 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandHungover teacher took bottle of cider to work, covertly drank while caring for pre-schoolersThe 'impulse decision' ended the Alexandra ECE teacher's 25-year career. 11 Apr 12:00 AM
Auckland‘Less deserving of empathy’: Akl mum wins privacy fight after son’s school ordealThe school unlawfully held an 11-page file on the mother’s past medical history. 10 Apr 11:00 PM
WellingtonTwo siblings died 17 years apart. One could do so at home thanks to these NZ doctorsWith no national paediatric palliative care service, 75% of Kiwi kids die in hospital.10 Apr 05:53 PM
