LifestyleThe truth about ADHD medicationWhy experts say the science is more important than the stigma.27 Feb 09:03 PM
CompaniesUS plaintiff testifies she was hooked on social media in blockbuster trialThe 20-year-old told the court she spent up to 16 hours a day on Instagram.26 Feb 09:53 PM
WorldUK child killer in critical condition after prison attackIt is the third time Ian Huntley has been violently attacked in prison.26 Feb 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGloria Masters: Let’s hand the shame back to the perpetrators of child sexual abuse and protect kidsOPINION: An anonymous donor is funding safety guides for all 4400 early childhood centres26 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids aliveOPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.26 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandStudent road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this monthThe latest child casualty was on morning duty when they were struck by a car.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandChild who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.25 Feb 04:00 AM
Christchurch'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under carLittle Niko, 5, was scootering to school in Christchurch when he was hit by a car.25 Feb 12:41 AM
Talanoa'Really big goal': ChildFund CEO's plan to lift Pacific out of povertyJosie Pagani wants every Pacific child to have access to clean water within 10 years.24 Feb 11:19 PM
PoliticsChildren riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rulesThe Government is seeking feedback on the proposed rule changes. 24 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandNurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication linesThe child was allegedly mistreated by its mother while receiving medical care in hospital.24 Feb 09:57 PM
Christchurch'Hero' sister to undergo operation to try to save little sister's lifeA global search was unable to find a complete bone marrow match.24 Feb 06:16 PM
New ZealandNotorious Nia Glassie murderer fronts Parole BoardWiremu Curtis was 17 at the time 3-year-old Nia died after months of abuse and torture. 24 Feb 04:00 PM
World'United in our grief': New photos released as parents renew plea to find missing 4yo Gus LamontThe youngster vanished from the family's Oak Park Station in Australia on September 27.24 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandSchool of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to policeThe non-enrolment process for Yuna and Minu began in September 2020.23 Feb 11:59 PM
ChristchurchNeighbour lifts car from trapped boy after being hit scootering to schoolMohammed Khan said the child crawled and ran straight to their mother.23 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandTractor convoy helps cyclone-hit rural schoolkids learn to calm anxiety'If we have real bad weather or real bad rain, I can see the trauma on their faces.'23 Feb 08:33 PM
BusinessWhy childcare costs could be set to riseTwo parents on average wages with two kids in daycare lose over a third of pay.23 Feb 08:26 PM
WorldNSW prosecutor agrees to review dropped case into 3yo’s disappearanceNSW DPP Sally Dowling SC will review why the 2019 case was halted.23 Feb 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI've been diagnosed with ADHD – and so have my two sons. This is what it's likeAuckland mum Natasya Jones on the diagnosis that changed life for her and both her boys.23 Feb 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionArman Grigoryan: Four winters of war - what Ukraine’s children are living throughOPINION: Half of Ukrainian children aged 13 to 15 now struggle with ongoing sleep issues.23 Feb 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Japan sells more nappies for adults than babies – is NZ heading the same way?OPINION: Births have stalled and the country's fertility rate is at a record low.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMan sentenced to life imprisonment for rage-fuelled murder of young Kiwi mother on Gold CoastMarsh, 39, must serve at least 20 years of a life sentence in prison.23 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Medical child abuse': Mum's reactions 'not outside' those seen in parents of unwell kidsThe woman is on trial and accused of deliberately making her child sick.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCruise among big-ticket prizes boosting Supper Club fundraiser for family retreatsRaffle tickets start at $25, offering 12 chances to win prizes worth hundreds of dollars.23 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandMemorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unitA new memorial now stands by the last remnant of Lake Alice, its lone tower.22 Feb 08:52 PM
EntertainmentWhite Lotus star Alexandra Daddario splits from Hollywood producer husbandA representative said the split was amicable and the couple will co-parent.22 Feb 07:18 PM
TravelAn exhausted parent’s guide to Hong Kong DisneylandDoes Disneyland's immersive experience matter to a 4-year-old on a mission to meet Elsa?21 Feb 08:00 PM
KahuFrom hospital bed to exercise award: The 300kg dad who refused to give upAt his lowest, James McDiarmid weighed just over 300kg and was near death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply concerning’: Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga TamarikiThere were 157 concussions reported from January 2021 to December 2025.21 Feb 03:15 AM
Entertainment‘Those are my last words’: Eric Dane’s final message to his daughtersThe interview was released one day after his death from ALS at age 53.20 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandGirl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in careThe new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.20 Feb 10:00 PM
