New ZealandMum pleads for action as excluded 13-year-old left without schoolThree Hamilton schools have refused to take him after his exclusion.16 Sep 10:31 PM
LifestyleHealth scare leads mum to world record barefoot run - on Lego bricksThe 44-year-old took on the challenge after being diagnosed with a blood disorder.16 Sep 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Prove who I am': Keisha Castle-Hughes' challenge to get daughter NZ citizenshipThe actor told the Waitangi Tribunal it took four years to get her daughter's passport.16 Sep 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNick Cannon admits being 'careless' led to having 12 childrenThe TV star has had his brood, which includes two sets of twins, with six women.16 Sep 07:19 AM
EntertainmentBaby no 3 is on the way: Hannah and Beauden Barrett expecting third childThe couple are already parents to daughters Billie and Coco.16 Sep 03:36 AM
PoliticsGovt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationallyMPs will debate the changes under urgency in the House today.16 Sep 01:00 AM
EntertainmentMum or Mom? Jacinda Ardern launching children’s book in New York The book is based on lessons taught to the former PM by her daughter Neve. 15 Sep 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Highly careless': Judge blasts importer after toy cars pose choking risk to young kidsHundreds of the colourful cars may still be in circulation despite a nationwide recall.15 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWhat will it take for Tom Phillips' children to reintegrate into society?A psychotherapist says the family dynamic showed cult-like traits.15 Sep 07:03 AM
WorldUK aristocrat, partner face sentencing over baby's deathBaby Victoria’s body was discovered in a bag on a vegetable patch in Brighton.15 Sep 04:17 AM
New ZealandChild injured after being hit by truck in Christchurch suburbEmergency services were called to Halswell Road just before 8.30am.15 Sep 03:11 AM
ChristchurchChild hit by truck in Halswell, Christchurch during morning school rushEmergency services responded to the collision around 8am.14 Sep 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Not their responsibility': Will Tom Phillips' children be asked to reveal dad's accomplices?The Prime Minister expects an inquiry into the handling of the case.14 Sep 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendanceThe Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.14 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTroops stranded by river as bandits snatch 18 women and children in NigeriaTroops were unable to reach the village as a swollen river blocked boats.14 Sep 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I claim compensation for the post-separation care of our children?OPINION: A High Court case saw a mother awarded $40,000 for 85% of childcare.14 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Thoughts go out to children, police officer, after Phillips shootingOPINION: Thoughts go out to the children and the shot police officer.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everyone’s lost out': Marokopa responds as Tom Phillips saga turns to tragedyCherie Howie traces the runaway dad's descent into violence after four years on the run.12 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Gobsmacked': Ex-cop slams police role in Phillips documentary with scathing letterHe warns that the documentary risks harming the three children’s well-being.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandScenes of final stand: Clues left of Tom Phillips’ last moments as cordons lift Dark blotches remain on the road where the fugitive father was shot dead on Monday.12 Sep 08:07 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips' family 'absolutely gutted' that officer was shot'They're just an innocent person doing their job,' a family spokesperson says.11 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandMum of Phillips children in court on driving charge hours after fugitive dad shot deadShe appeared in Te Kūiti District Court on Monday after being stopped by police last month11 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandWaikato mayors share communities' mixed emotions after Phillips saga ends'Tom’s no longer there as a dad. We’ve got to move on and do the best for the children.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
CrimeInside the cordon: Exclusive video shows items from Tom Phillips’ campsite alongside rubbishHerald footage shows some items recovered from Tom Phillips’ campsite alongside unrelated rubbish and debris. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike ScottWatch11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionUnder pressure: Early childhood services warn millions needed to keep doors openUK has pledged £500m for family hubs; Barnardos wants NZ to follow suit.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Aims Games a winning formulaOPINION: The experience the Games give athletes is priceless.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington‘Fearless and cheeky’: Hundreds farewell 22-year-old who died suddenly in his sleepJonas Lindsay's preliminary post-mortem examination results are unclear.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips' body released to family as police continue campsite examinationA postmortem was completed yesterday and his case has been referred to the coroner.11 Sep 04:48 AM
WellingtonKey details of Tom Phillips case to remain secret for nowAn urgent hearing was held in the High Court at Wellington this afternoon.11 Sep 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Monster': Phillips children used as 'human shields', says Police Minister'He's taken his children into abysmal conditions. You've seen the state of the camps'.11 Sep 02:59 AM
EntertainmentPop star responds to critics questioning her wellbeingBritney Spears' fans say recent videos show her home in disarray, sparking speculation.11 Sep 02:57 AM
WorldGirl, 11, dies after SUV plunges into damThe SUV hit a tree before plunging into the dam and becoming submerged.11 Sep 01:16 AM
New ZealandOperation Curly: Inside the four-year hunt for Tom Phillips and his childrenDetective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders says the four-year hunt ‘invaded my dreams’.10 Sep 09:30 PM
