WorldMother electrocuted in bath while charging phone, inquest hearsHer iPhone was plugged into a 3m extension cable leading from the bedroom.01 Oct 11:59 PM
New ZealandHow a 9-year-old with rare form of epilepsy left lasting imprints on his townHis mother Elisha Bangma plans a foundation to honour Dixon’s legacy.01 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleSeattle's Tin Can helps parents bring back the landlineSales have surged, with tens of thousands of units already back-ordered.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘I love not having kids’: Inside the club for women choosing a childfree lifeChristchurch influencer Danni Duncan has launched a global childfree community.01 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLong Covid risk for children doubles after a second infection, study findsNYT: It shows evidence reinfections can increase risk of long-term health consequences.01 Oct 03:12 AM
Entertainment'My kids actually like me still': Clooney on family life and career luckThe 64-year-old shares 8-year-old twins Alexander and Ella with his wife Amal.01 Oct 02:56 AM
WorldMeet the woman charging parents up to $50k to pick a baby nameTaylor Humphrey has named more than 500 babies through her consultancy.01 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on bus granted electronic bail, keeps name secretThe 27-year-old's next court appearance is in December. 30 Sep 11:39 PM
BusinessOpenAI launches parental controls for ChatGPT after teen suicide lawsuitParents can now set hours when their child cannot use ChatGPT.30 Sep 10:41 PM
EntertainmentNicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban a day after split announcedThe actress has asked to be the primary carer of their two daughters.30 Sep 08:00 PM
CrimePolice's significant step towards solving Baby Ru homicide nearly two years onBaby Ru died in Hutt Hospital in 2022, just shy of his second birthday.30 Sep 04:52 PM
New ZealandInstrumental Kiwi bike helmet campaigner dies aged 83Her campaign helped bring in New Zealand's compulsory cycle helmet law.30 Sep 04:16 AM
CrimeFormer Act Party president Tim Jago loses appeal over sex abuse convictionsTim Jago was convicted of abusing two boys in the 1990s.29 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy abuse survivors face years of waiting for fair compensationSome survivors face a wait of up to five years before their claims are heard.28 Sep 04:02 PM
New ZealandMother sues daughter's school principal over 'defamatory' emails to lawyerThe principal was supportive of the girl's dad saying he showed 'deep love and concern'. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBoxing star’s daughter reveals surprise engagement on 16th birthdayThe teen bride-to-be showcased a sparkling ring and a bridal-style outfit.28 Sep 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Old world view of discipline': Girl assaulted by pensioner who thought she'd taken his phoneJudge: "Even by older standards, this type of discipline was out of order.”28 Sep 06:00 AM
Lifestyle'There’s a hanging sadness': Garden-Bachop on life after brother's deathThe star's family are trying to find peace after the unexpected death of Connor.28 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHastings West claim Ross Shield for first time in six yearsNapier had won for 3 years in a row. Hastings West won all 5 games this year.28 Sep 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Sometimes I just record his voice': Heartbreak as toddler's rare cancer spreads'Obviously as a parent you never want to give up.'26 Sep 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trump is not a doctor. Listen to the expertsOPINION: It's not the first time the President has strayed into the field of medicine.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect': TVNZ star welcomes baby girl after fertility battleJenny Suo and partner Michael Walker have named their daughter, Maisie Xiaoli Walker-Suo.26 Sep 07:35 AM
New ZealandWhangārei dad in critical condition after rescuing kids from Melbourne fireJames Bell suffered severe burns after smashing a window to save his son from the flames.26 Sep 05:01 AM
CrimeNorthlander accused of abuse takes fight for name suppression to higher courtsThe man is accused of child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1980s.26 Sep 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan claims child exploitation material was for 'research'Barry Ramsay says he bought two children sex toys 'to answer their questions'.26 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeta expands Teen Account protections to NZ, U16 campaigner scepticalThe changes come as the Government mulls an under-16 social media ban.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend’s mother recalls night child fled from caregiversThe Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.25 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandEels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creekCouncil staff say the cruel behaviour has resurfaced after earlier attempts to stop it.25 Sep 05:48 AM
EntertainmentRihanna welcomes a baby girlThe singer shared her daughter's name, Rocki Irish Mayers, on Instagram.24 Sep 11:49 PM
EntertainmentWhy pop star Perrie Edwards waited to share baby newsShe and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are already parents to 4-year-old Axel.24 Sep 09:39 AM
WorldWhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media banFirms that fail to comply face fines of up to A$49.5m under the new rules.24 Sep 03:02 AM
WorldHusband on trial as Delphine Jubillar murder case grips FranceDelphine Jubillar vanished from her home in Tarn on the night of December 15, 2020.23 Sep 10:44 PM
EntertainmentPenny Lancaster: I'd have left Rod Stewart if he said no to childrenThe couple turned to IVF after Lancaster suffered a miscarriage.23 Sep 09:05 PM
