KahuEducators vital for the continuation of te reo Māori, study highlightsEarly childhood educators play a major role in preserving te reo.28 Sep 04:15 PM
New Zealand'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidatesOne teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.27 Sep 10:27 PM
New Zealand‘It can be so overwhelming’: Child mental health professionals speak outA major public appeal has been launched to raise $1 million for a new outpatient facility.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party pledges to double Best Start paymentThe Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.26 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandFocus: Kiwi mums criticise healthcare system for lack of support during pregnancyNew study finds three quarters of Kiwi mothers don't feel their mental health was supported during pregnancy. Video / Carson Bluck Reporter / Wilhelmina ShrimptonWatch26 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandSchool drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'25 Sep 06:23 PM
New ZealandChronic asthma: Girl hospitalised 23 times for respiratory illnessesChloe Crump has been hospitalised 23 times for her respiratory conditions,25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTihei: Governance Group will provide oversight for Te Ara MātuaThe group is responsible for initiating and ensuring the success of Te Ara Mātua.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-Files: I left my husband in Australia - and want our kids to stay here with me'My husband will be furious when he finds out I have no plans to return with the kids.'23 Sep 10:27 PM
WorldNew York daycare death: Bags of fentanyl stashed under trap doorThe drugs were hidden only a few steps away from a shelf of children’s toys.22 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandMum guilty of wounding adopted daughterThe woman flatly denied beating the girls with wooden rods, a chair and a dog collar.21 Sep 10:07 PM
LifestyleEight school holiday ideas to keep the kids busy this springDrawn a blank when it comes to school holiday ideas? We've got you covered!21 Sep 09:01 PM
RetailNick Mowbray on what drives success, and the upcoming electionThe Zuru co-founder shares his thoughts with Bruce Cotterill.20 Sep 11:13 PM
Education'Too valuable to lose' - ACC cuts funding for programme protecting preschoolers from sexual abuseThe safety course has run for 28 years and taught more than 17,000 children.20 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelHere we go again: School holidays are back - here's how to keep the family entertainedSeeking family fun in NZ? Discover movie nights, Trolls, animal encounters and much more.20 Sep 07:45 AM
Opinion'Mum, can you play with me?': Why it's important to play with your kidsPlaying with kids can be hard for parents, but it is vitally important to help them grow.20 Sep 06:45 AM
WorldGerman court decides lower court can hear hear case against Madeleine McCann suspectChristian Brueckner hasn’t been charged in the McCann case.20 Sep 05:06 AM
New ZealandDoctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitatedThe woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.19 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandElectric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burnsThe fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.19 Sep 05:23 AM
PoliticsKids quiz politicians on their state care plansPoliticians have been put in the hot seat by young people who were formerly in state care.19 Sep 03:51 AM
World'A tragedy': Toddler dies after exposure to fentanyl at New York daycareA package containing a kilo of fentanyl was discovered inside a New York daycare.19 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandChild dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claimsThe girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.18 Sep 11:36 PM
Crime'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuseThe girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.18 Sep 04:57 AM
WorldUS daycare owner arrested after toddler dies, others exposed to opioidsAuthorities haven't indicated how they believe the children came in contact with the drug.18 Sep 02:10 AM
OpinionShould we give our children an allowance?Teaching kids ways to manage money should start early.18 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandHeat limits needed to protect vulnerable, climate researcher saysAs temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.17 Sep 11:10 PM
LifestyleHow to help your child navigate risks outdoorsAmid concerns of 'helicopter parenting' here's how your child can still take risks.16 Sep 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Tauranga girl heading to France to be Rugby World Cup mascotSibheal Dobson will run out on to the field for the All Blacks v Namibia match.14 Sep 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Webster: We need to protect our children’s privacy onlineOPINION: We know complex privacy issues happen with our tamariki and young people.14 Sep 05:00 PM
World‘Timid and shy’ toddler found dying in pond namedA woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 2-year-old was found.12 Sep 10:40 PM
KahuAutistic boy wins national golf title after only playing three rounds - everThe 12-year-old schoolboy cleaned up all comers to take out the title at the Aims Games.12 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandYour child's abuser could still have a say: What you need to knowEven exes who committed serious assaults and had been absent for years still have a say.12 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandMum 'disgusted' abusive ex gets say over brain-damaged son's nameThe boy has the developmental age of a toddler after being shaken as a baby by his father.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan in sexual relationship with 13-year-old caught trying to board plane to China'My Dad found out and he wants to go to the police so u better stay away.'11 Sep 05:06 AM
