New ZealandMinistry considers first parent prosecutions over school absencesFines range from $30 a day to $3000 for repeat truancy offences.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He’s one of a kind’: Parents fight for treatment to help smiling sonA Rotorua clinic is offering hope with a $10,000 intensive treatment programme.07 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDiagnosis surge: Should the autism spectrum be split apart?NY Times: Families of people with severe autism say they're being pushed to the sidelines.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The system needs a shake-up': Call for child support changesExperts say the current child-support formula fails to reflect real costs.06 Oct 12:56 AM
PoliticsMinistry for Regulation probed 'needlessly restrictive regulations' on playgroundsThe minister looked at safely 'removing needlessly restrictive regulations'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: After years of living with grief, joy has moved inNYT: Roger Rosenblatt lost his daughter in 2007. Finally, he says, the fog is lifting.05 Oct 05:00 AM
EntertainmentThe film role said to have widened the rift between Kidman and UrbanUrban has ‘babygirl’ tattooed on his neck - the same title as Kidman’s film.03 Oct 11:40 PM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher 'reinventing' herself after divorce from Sacha Baron CohenThe 49-year-old actress says motherhood shaped her focus for over a decade.03 Oct 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Nigel Latta spent his life giving, guiding, and caringOPINION: Nigel Latta's empathy, knowledge and voice will be dearly missed.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHere’s what I learned about parenting with major depressionWashington Post: Practical tips for managing depression as a parent.02 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentDarklands, parenting advice, blowing stuff up: Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV momentsFrom Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.01 Oct 09:29 PM
LifestyleSeattle's Tin Can helps parents bring back the landlineSales have surged, with tens of thousands of units already back-ordered.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘I love not having kids’: Inside the club for women choosing a childfree lifeChristchurch influencer Danni Duncan has launched a global childfree community.01 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: My son’s marriage is falling apart - should they stay together for the kids?New York Times: What to do when you're concerned about your child's messy relationship.01 Oct 05:00 AM
Entertainment'My kids actually like me still': Clooney on family life and career luckThe 64-year-old shares 8-year-old twins Alexander and Ella with his wife Amal.01 Oct 02:56 AM
LifestyleA brilliant mind remembered: John Aiken honours friend and 'pioneer' Nigel LattaHe says Latta was "a friend, a colleague and a hugely inspirational New Zealander". 01 Oct 02:10 AM
WorldMeet the woman charging parents up to $50k to pick a baby nameTaylor Humphrey has named more than 500 babies through her consultancy.01 Oct 01:54 AM
EntertainmentMadonna says custody battle over son left her contemplating suicideShe recalled sobbing on tour nights while fighting ex-husband Guy Ritchie in 2016.30 Sep 02:39 AM
WorldCostco heist undone by Gumtree tattoo clueEx-crim-turned social media star 'not proud' of incident but now a 'better man'.29 Sep 09:36 PM
Lifestyle'Infested': Baby formula under investigation after mum's insect complaintNZ Food Safety will independently test the product to rule out wider risks. 29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolding hands: Fathers and sons captured in tender portrait projectA Hawke's Bay photographer is exploring father-son relationships. 28 Sep 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: Our daughter has cut us off. I have apologised, but my husband won’tMothers and fathers often respond differently to estrangement, says Dr Joshua Coleman. 26 Sep 01:00 AM
Entertainment'They love seeing Dad swearing, kicking a**': Mark Wahlberg on family movie nightThe actor says his kids love his films.25 Sep 09:19 PM
Entertainment'My outlook on therapy is so pessimistic': A$AP Rocky on why he avoids itRapper and pop star Rihanna admit they both hoped their third child would be a girl.25 Sep 08:24 AM
EntertainmentRihanna welcomes a baby girlThe singer shared her daughter's name, Rocki Irish Mayers, on Instagram.24 Sep 11:49 PM
EntertainmentWhy pop star Perrie Edwards waited to share baby newsShe and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are already parents to 4-year-old Axel.24 Sep 09:39 AM
LifestyleWant to get your kids ready for daylight saving? You'd better start tonight The time shift can be a source of anxiety for parents wanting to avoid sleep disruptions.24 Sep 03:59 AM
EntertainmentPenny Lancaster: I'd have left Rod Stewart if he said no to childrenThe couple turned to IVF after Lancaster suffered a miscarriage.23 Sep 09:05 PM
Business'Death by a thousand cuts': The heavy price of school holidays costing parents an extra $1000School holidays can become a financial stress test for many parents.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionI’m a busy working mum. This is what I thought of Jacinda Ardern’s children’s bookDoes the former PM's new picture book Mum's Busy Work relate to the everyday working mum?22 Sep 10:00 PM
World‘Really nervous’: Influencer back on social media after son's deathThe 26-year-old said she had deeply missed connecting with her 4.4m followers.21 Sep 08:16 PM
LifestyleMum pulls son from school after cheese snack sparks rowRachael Elizabeth said new school rules banned her son’s cheese and crackers.21 Sep 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: I feel bad for my mother, but I’m sick of her complaining - help!New York Times: What should you do if you dread taking phone calls from your own mother?18 Sep 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFive ways to make your children better at sportHow parents and coaches can help children thrive on the pitch. 18 Sep 12:00 AM
