LifestyleBaby's accidental fake tanMother learns the dangers of breastfeeding too soon after a spray tan.31 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandGloriavale in breastfeeding eventThousands of women from around New Zealand - and the world - will take part in a mass breastfeeding event starting today.30 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestylePregnant by same sperm donorA married lesbian couple used the same sperm donor to start a family - and are now both pregnant at the same time.30 Jul 04:30 AM
LifestyleLadies, experts dish out your baby deadlinesWomen who want a big family should start trying for a baby by the age of 23, experts warn - and those who want two children shouldn't leave it later than 27.30 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleWhy fatherhood makes men sexistBecoming a dad makes men more traditional in their attitudes to childcare and housework, an Australian study shows.29 Jul 03:55 AM
LifestyleWatch: Baby says 'I love you' at three-months-oldA baby boy has stunned his parents - and now the world - by saying 'I love you' at the age of three months.29 Jul 02:50 AM
LifestyleWhere does our personality come from?'How can it be that my children have turned out so differently, when we treated them all exactly the same?'29 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleHow to help your marriage survive after having a babyYou can't just put your marriage on auto-plot for two decades and expect to pick up where you left off.28 Jul 09:55 PM
LifestyleFrom teen mum to nurseAfter leaving school pregnant at 16, a Northland mum never expected to go back. But she's overcame the odds to do what she's always dreamed of.28 Jul 07:30 PM
LifestyleTrauma of premature birth can affect babies for lifePremature babies are more likely to become introverted, neurotic adults and to struggle in relationships and careers, research suggests.28 Jul 01:05 AM
LifestyleWould you want your friends to watch you give birth?It seems that so many people are crowding into the delivery suite you could almost sell tickets.28 Jul 12:10 AM
LifestyleMother at 12, now top of the classA girl who became Britain's youngest mother when she had a child at the age of 12 returned to school just weeks after giving birth.27 Jul 10:55 PM
OpinionBlog: Baby No.1 vs baby No.2The first time around I relished being pregnant and felt like Mother Earth herself. But this gushy mum-to-be was gone the second time around, Rhonwyn Newson admits.27 Jul 09:50 PM
Lifestyle'Living apart together' and having a babyLaura Husson lives in the Isle of Wight, husband Chris lives in New Zealand. They've been married for two years and now Laura is pregnant.27 Jul 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'Why is she running in this?'A bikini-clad model in the latest ad campaign for upmarket US baby stroller company Bugaboo has caused a stir amongst mums.27 Jul 01:55 AM
EmploymentNZ best place for working mumsA new survey says New Zealand might be one of the world leaders in valuing the skills of mothers returning to the workplace.27 Jul 12:15 AM
LifestyleSeat designed to prevent hot car deathsA new car seat designed to help prevent children dying in hot cars has gone on sale in the US.26 Jul 10:45 PM
OpinionTara Carson: I'm the mother of the 'demon' child. Here's what happenedShe pointed at my baby's face and screamed, "You need to shut the hell up!" My husband replied, "Are you serious? Are you really yelling at a toddler right now?"26 Jul 09:35 PM
LifestyleGood-looking boys 'make fathers more attractive' - researchMen who have good-looking sons are themselves considered to be better-looking by women, according to a study.25 Jul 01:35 AM
LifestyleNew Zealand's own celebrity baby whispererShe's shared the homes of Hollywood celebrities and media magnates, and is now one of the world's most sought-after baby sleep consultants.24 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandPlunket looking to help Asian familiesThe number of Asian newborn babies enrolled with Plunket nearly doubled between 2006 and 2012.24 Jul 02:27 AM
LifestyleBad behaviour tied to maternal statusNew study finds clusters of risk factors in pregnancy - such as the mother being a teenager, unemployed or financially stressed - point to later problems.23 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleStillbirths: a story of tragic neglect across the developing worldOf the stillbirths that happen across the globe, 98 per cent occur in low- and middle-income countries.23 Jul 04:30 AM
LifestyleI'm the mum of the 'demon toddler'Tara Watson rejects diner owner's claims her daughter was having a meltdown.22 Jul 11:20 PM
OpinionDarlena Cunha: Can you yell at another person's child?When a strange adult yells at a child, it alters their world. It's a humiliation to the parents, but to the child, it can be life-changing, writes Darlena Cunha.22 Jul 09:20 PM
RoyalsPrince George and the terrible twosAs Prince George celebrates his second birthday, some hard-won words of advice for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.22 Jul 07:37 PM
LifestyleRestaurant owner yells at toddlerShe called screaming child a "demon" and a "beast" - and she's getting praise for it.21 Jul 10:30 PM
LifestyleGwenyth Paltrow: co-parenting is 'difficult'Gwyneth Paltrow admits co-parenting with her ex-husband has been hard.19 Jul 04:30 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerry McIvor: Keep lenses away from kids of celebritiesSurely it's the right of every celeb parent to choose to keep their babies out of the public domain, writes Kerre McIvor.18 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleLively's breastfeeding 'perks'She may well be dealing with exhaustion and food in her hair, but Blake Lively is certainly happy with one aspect of motherhood - an ample chest.18 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleArchie's treat for carersParents of a baby born 10 weeks premature have turned to a fundraising website to say thanks to the hospital staff who kept him alive.16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is the F-word okay for kids?Is it hypocritical if parents swear while expecting their children to shun the curse words? Are foul-mouthed kids okay? Shelley Bridgeman ponders.16 Jul 12:45 AM
Lifestyle'Golden glow' spotted around baby's eyeWhen photographs showed a ‘golden glow’ in her 16-week-old son’s eye, Sarah Bowers took him to see the doctor as soon as possible.14 Jul 02:45 AM
OpinionHitting back at mean mumsWho are these do-gooders posting messages on social media? And why are they spending time on Facebook, not making memories with their families? vents Rhonwyn Newson.14 Jul 01:35 AM
