New ZealandJammies in June campaign to keep Hauraki kids warmThe nationwide initiative will run in the Hauraki district for the second time.25 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuSpecialist Māori roles facing the chop from Oranga TamarikiSpecialist Māori roles in Oranga Tamariki's crosshairs amid restructure.25 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandAppeal lodged in fight to get Children’s Minister before Waitangi TribunalKīngitanga, Tainui and Māori Women’s Welfare League have given "words of support" - lawyer25 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandHigh Court sets aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summons of Children’s MinisterJustice Andru Isac grants the judicial review and says minister doesn't have to appear.24 Apr 10:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kidsRaising children during a recession has hidden future benefits23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum sentenced for failing to get medical care for injured babyThe baby had been out of hospital just a few days when his mother noticed something wrong.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandHigh Court reserves decision on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Crown has called the situation unorthodox and unprecedented.22 Apr 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cutsThe agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issuesOPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.21 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Extremely chaotic': Drunk driver smashes into children's birthday party killing young siblingsAn 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died at the scene.21 Apr 03:27 AM
KahuGlen Eden kōhanga reo running Givealittle to stay openThe kōhanga reo says it won't be able to cover costs through May and June.20 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandCriticism of puberty blockers misguided, trans girl’s mother says416 young people in New Zealand aged 12 to 17 were prescribed puberty blockers in 2022.20 Apr 09:17 PM
WorldBoy confesses to killing sleeping man when he was 8yoAuthorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing.20 Apr 06:49 AM
Entertainment'A masterpiece': Bluey's special episode to air in NZ - here's what to expectIt's no spoiler to tell you to keep your tissues handy.20 Apr 12:33 AM
New ZealandMum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFeijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindnessThe family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.19 Apr 04:42 AM
LifestyleIs Discord safe for your child? A parent’s 101 guide to the appDiscord is different to other social media apps - here's what parents need to know.18 Apr 07:00 PM
Kahu'By their own standards, they are buying a fight with someone of much greater mana'Act leader David Seymour warns Waitangi Tribunal it has picked a scrap with the wrong MP.18 Apr 06:47 PM
EntertainmentIs this road rule in Bluey legal in NZ?A controversial road rule discussed on the latest episode of Bluey has sparked a debate.18 Apr 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobsThe PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.17 Apr 01:30 AM
LifestyleWhy looking after your grandchildren is good for your brainPlus, a guide to how to handle the generational gap.15 Apr 12:34 AM
KahuCrown lawyers expected to move on any Waitangi Tribunal summons of ministerThough the tribunal can summons a Cabinet minister, it hasn’t done so before.14 Apr 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefingHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viableThe plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.14 Apr 05:43 AM
New Zealand'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David SeymourThe Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.14 Apr 01:41 AM
LifestyleHow to safely introduce your kids to news and current affairs'Bad' news is hard to escape - but do we consider how negative media affects our kids?14 Apr 01:39 AM
LifestyleLooking for an activity to keep the kids busy?Educational and fun, baking with your kids is an opportunity to learn while you bond.13 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhich lucky region has hot weather on the way?Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew baby 'makes world brighter' for parents grieving loss of toddlerThe heartbroken family of River Albert-Wihone welcome new baby six months after his death.12 Apr 05:00 PM
World‘Significant risk’: Chilling development in Slender Man stabbing by 12yoThe girl suffered 19 stab wounds and barely survived.11 Apr 11:28 PM
BusinessTwo tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicidesGiant platforms accused of 'fuelling a childhood mental health crisis'.10 Apr 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Help books compete with toys': Little Libraries to spread a love of readingA Raglan-based trust is fighting falling literacy rates among tamariki.09 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandKidney Kids camps to kick off in Ngāruawāhia this weekendThe annual camp is for youth and kids with kidney issues.09 Apr 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Pharmac funding gap leaves Kiwi babies vulnerable to devastating diseaseOPINION: It’s time for New Zealand to prioritise the health of its youngest population.07 Apr 06:40 PM