PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Children of sperm donors deserve more than luck to find their rootsOPINION: Every child deserves to know where they come from, without the scavenger hunt.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
EntertainmentWhy BBC's Ozzy documentary was pulled at the last minuteIt was billed as an intimate portrait of the heavy metal icon during his return to the UK.19 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldFather and son killed by ute while walking to get ice creamBraiden Timmins, 33, and son Hendrix, 4, were hit by a ute on Sunday.18 Aug 11:40 PM
WorldBaby's body found in stormwater drain in Perth's northTradesmen cleaning drains in the Western Australian city made the tragic discovery.18 Aug 11:21 PM
New ZealandPained letter from mother of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips to 'come home' with kidsTom Phillips has been hiding out with his three children since December 2021.18 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandA 7yo created an imaginary restaurant in his bedroom - his father decided to bring it to life'He hasn’t taken his Jett’s BuRGer Shop shirt off for about three days now.'18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: I hate how my sister’s husband treats her - can I intervene?New York Times: Finding the line between overstepping and not staying silent.18 Aug 06:00 AM
Lifestyle'No words to describe how painful it is': Mum remembers son on what would have been his 8th birthdayCaiden MacGibbon was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2022 and died in Nov 2024.17 Aug 07:54 PM
Lifestyle'Very special': Olympian Rebecca Petch on expecting her first childThe track cyclist is also determined to reach the 2028 Olympics.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMy donor and meHerald journalist Rachel Maher learned at 8 she was conceived via sperm donation. This year, she set out to find her biological father – and herself. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Honouring this little baby': Community gathers for Anahera's funeralService for newborn found at recycling plant held in Onehunga today.16 Aug 02:17 AM
LifestyleShortland Street’s Marianne Infante embraces motherhood journeyShe didn’t want to have a C-section, but baby Emilia had other plans.15 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to create inter-generational family wealthOPINION: Even small amounts could help set up children or grandchildren for the future.15 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldStray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photosKatie Simon found a stray dog and puppy near her porch. She decided to help them out.15 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldReduced time: Teen killer of Emma Lovell eligible for earlier releaseThe reduced sentence makes him eligible for supervised release in 2031.15 Aug 01:35 AM
New ZealandFamily pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Emergency services were called to Awakeri Hot Springs at 4.30pm on Thursday.15 Aug 01:21 AM
WorldMother killed saving daughter from falling tree branch in UK parkMadia Kauser's husband and 9-year-old son were just yards ahead when the tree branch fell.15 Aug 12:29 AM
WorldMelbourne double murder accused allegedly visited bottle shop 'soaked in blood'Staff claim they saw Ross Judd buy several beverages while his two dogs waited outside.15 Aug 12:06 AM
World'Til death do us part': Widow has late husband's tattoo cut from his corpseThe tattoo, a skull with a Steelers helmet, now sits in a frame in the US woman's house.14 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldCambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblingsKate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.14 Aug 11:22 PM
EntertainmentFormer Wiggles CEO sues under Fair Work ActLuke O'Neill has filed court proceedings against the Aussie kids' entertainment group.14 Aug 10:21 PM
New Zealand'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punchDaytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko. 14 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandPolice name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragicMatthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.14 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandDetained Kiwi's release anticipated this weekSarah Shaw was detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago.13 Aug 06:59 PM
WorldChilling new claim about Melbourne double murder Ross Judd, 34, was charged with two counts of murder on Wednesday.13 Aug 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
Sport'My world': Death of talented young Kiwi sportsman shocks communityZak Baikie was making a name for himself in rodeo, having previously been a snowboarder.13 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Extremely fearful': Man's indecent act leaves young girls terrifiedHe made an error in that he thought the girls were older, the judge said.13 Aug 01:15 AM
