OpinionPolly Gillespie: When did we become so afraid?Growing up, it was the norm for kids to walk alone to school. But something has changed. Something has made us scared, writes Polly Gillespie.05 Dec 02:30 AM
RoyalsQueen 'delighted' by royal baby newsKnown to Prince George and Princess Charlotte as Gan Gan - the Queen is "delighted" by the news of her sixth great-grandchild.02 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleJamie Oliver's wife criticised over baby carrierAfter celebrity chef Jamie Oliver shared a photo of his wife Jools and their son to Instagram, followers have raised concern over the couple's choice of baby carrier.02 Dec 07:20 PM
LifestyleThe benefits behind a good hugKim Knight explores the benefits of a good hug.02 Dec 05:09 PM
LifestyleYou'll never wrap presents the same againFans of this speed-wrapping technique claim it can cut the time spent labouring over present preparation to under 30 seconds.02 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhat not to say to someone going through IVFMaggie Martell* explains why it's not always good to talk about babies - or the lack of them.01 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandDHB denies responsibility for midwivesThe West Coast DHB says it's not responsible for ensuring its own birthing facility in Westport has enough midwives.01 Dec 04:13 AM
LifestyleGemma Flynn's tips for teaching kids healthy habitsBlack Sticks star Gemma Flynn shares her top tips for parents to help kids develop positive habits for life.29 Nov 10:42 PM
LifestyleMother's heartbreaking plea goes viralA mother trying to find the daughter she gave up for adoption when she was just 17 has spoken of her shock after her story was shared around the globe.29 Nov 02:00 AM
LifestyleIvanka slammed over son's 'birthday'The daughter of US president-elect Donald Trump has been called out on social media over a "birthday" shout out to her son.29 Nov 01:30 AM
LifestyleMum's guilt leads family to lose 125kgAfter seeing her 10-year-old son, who weighed 80kg, struggle to finish a school race, this mum decided it was time to make some changes for her family.28 Nov 10:21 PM
Lifestyle'I'm having a child but I know I'm dying'They were just 26, a high-flying couple used to the idea that medicine can deliver a cure for most illnesses, but now they've been confronted with a profound dilemma.25 Nov 12:31 AM
OpinionRevealed: The life of a children's ICU nurseA pediatric intensive-care unit nurse reveals what keeps her going in a job that sees her surrounded by heartbreak and hope.24 Nov 11:02 PM
LifestyleWoman, 48, gives birth to her grandsonWhen a woman found she couldn't have children, she agreed to let her 48-year-old mother carry and birth her son.23 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionThe 'porn face' trend needs to endCOMMENT: What will we see when, years from now, we look back on the current generation? "Porn face."22 Nov 01:20 AM
OpinionMore kids seek help for anxietyCOMMENT: Being aware of anxiety early on and giving young people the tools to deal with their worries can help prevent more serious problems.20 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleWoman falls pregnant twice in 10 daysA Brisbane woman has given birth to two babies conceived within 10 days of each other, a feat which doctors describe as "highly unusual".19 Nov 12:45 AM
LifestyleMum slammed for changing nappy on cafe tableA Brisbane woman has been slammed after criticising a cafe's response to her decision to change her baby's nappy, twice, on one of its tables.18 Nov 04:00 AM
LifestyleHow to mess up a kid's birthday partyThere's just no pleasing a four-year-old birthday girl, discovers Beck Vass.17 Nov 07:49 AM
LifestyleAre your parents to blame for your relationship problems?If it feels like your family are still influencing your love life, you're probably right. Here's why.16 Nov 11:29 PM
LifestyleMeet the Man Who Has It AllThe Man Who Has It All is a frazzled working dad with three kids and a wife. Apparently. Kim Knight talks gender stereotypes with the writer.14 Nov 08:40 AM
LifestyleThe myth of motherhoodHalf of all Kiwi women say becoming a new mum is the hardest thing they've ever done. So why do we keep pretending everything is tickety-boo? Michelle Duff finds out.11 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleMums share awkward ways their children mispronounce wordsAmused mums have described their children's cute word mix-ups as 'adorable' despite the explicit language that accidentally comes out of their mouths.11 Nov 03:20 AM
LifestyleBecoming mum after 35 makes women sharperHaving a baby later in life can boost your brainpower.08 Nov 03:15 AM
LifestyleWhy chubby dads are attractive to womenScientists say pudgy older fathers live longer, are more attractive to women and are better at passing on their genes.06 Nov 06:00 AM
LifestyleUtah couple adopt four girls in 24 hoursA couple finally realised their dream of adoption in a big way when a series of coincidences led them to taking on four in the space of 24 hours.06 Nov 02:15 AM
Lifestyle'I know the agony of postnatal depression'When the singer Adele spoke this week about the agony of postnatal depression, it brought back awful memories for Judith Woods.05 Nov 03:45 AM
Lifestyle10 handy gadgets for new parentsRuth Spencer finds 10 gadgets to make new parenthood that bit easier.03 Nov 07:00 PM
Lifestyle'I'm dying': Woman eaten by fungusShelby Slagle waited 27-years for a normal heartbeat, and more than two years for the heart transplant which would save her.02 Nov 10:02 PM
LifestyleWhy first-borns are smarter and richerA new study explains the birth order puzzle, and the impact of changes to parenting behaviours.02 Nov 09:29 PM
Lifestyle'Octomom' reveals her biggest regretEight years after she shot to fame, "Octomom" has returned to the spotlight to discuss her much-hated public persona.02 Nov 01:34 AM
Travel'Dad of the year' brings Halloween to jetA devoted dad went to great lengths to ensure his daughter wouldn't miss out on Halloween - despite being on a flight at the time.01 Nov 09:15 PM
LifestyleHeartbroken father hears late wife's voice againThanks to strangers, this grieving father was able to hear his wife's voice again, after she died giving birth to their son.01 Nov 06:24 AM
LifestyleCruel note slams parents as 'selfish' over size of homeAn anonymous letter dropped in their mailbox shamed a couple for raising their boys "without a backyard". This was their response.01 Nov 05:27 AM
