New Zealand'Closer to home': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne HospitalThe change will end transfers of high-risk births to Tauranga Hospital.26 Feb 03:58 AM
PremiumLifestyleNew method can find hidden eggs to aid in fertility treatmentNew York Times: Scientists made the discovery accidentally when testing the device.24 Feb 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'Dads are grieving too': Can I ask for time off work after a miscarriage?What are the rules?23 Feb 10:50 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Japan sells more nappies for adults than babies – is NZ heading the same way?23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumLifestyle'So lucky': Auckland fitness founder expecting baby girl via surrogate after years of heartbreak17 Feb 09:26 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps star to miss final T20 World Cup group match ahead of birth of first child15 Feb 04:24 AM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Black Foil Blair Tuke expecting first baby. Plus, meet Auckland’s most eligible singles 11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMidwife assured mother 'you can't be struck by lightning twice' before she lost second baby02 Feb 02:41 AM
PremiumLifestyleInfertility made me feel like less of a man – and I was too ashamed to talk about it29 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle5 things doctors wish men knew about sexual healthNew York Times: We asked urologists what questions their patients are too afraid to ask.28 Jan 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle7 things all women should know about their heart healthNew York Times: Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all cancers combined.27 Jan 05:00 AM
LeagueHow becoming a mother helped Gayle Broughton make Warriors NRLW switchThe NRLW winner has been named to make her second NRLW All Stars appearance.26 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne Hospital obstetric recruitment setback as senior doctor quitsHealth NZ says 24/7 obstetrics services are still on track to restart within months.25 Jan 12:25 AM
LifestyleBlack Ferns legend on surprise pregnancy, slowing down and family supportIt was a family affair when Huriana Manuel star discovered her baby surprise.11 Jan 01:00 AM
Lifestyle'This is what I have wanted most': TVNZ presenter on the joy of her miracle baby After heartbreak and struggle, Jenny Suo reveals her joy at finally becoming a mum.10 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldChina's birth-rate push sputters as couples stay child-freeThe country's population has shrunk three years in a row and could halve by 2100.07 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldA key to ageing could be in a long-overlooked body partThis finding could reshape IVF while opening a frontier in women's health.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'She was a person': Charmaine Smith opens up on baby loss and stigma around griefWhen she looks to the night sky, the girl she lost will always be in her heart.28 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student’s abortion requestThe GP also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.15 Dec 01:00 AM
World'We can't even afford to have sex': Anger as China adds tax to contraceptivesThe drastic measure is the latest plan designed to increase the country's birthrate.14 Dec 05:30 AM
World'I thought he was going to kill me': Surgeon charged over abortion pill attackThe woman says she woke to find him forcing crushed abortion pills into her mouth.09 Dec 11:13 PM
LifestyleFormer Shortland Street actor Kimberley Crossman welcomes baby girl after 'magical' birthAfter the heartbreak of miscarriage, Kimberley Crossman is now mum to a little girl. 08 Dec 08:40 PM
New Zealand'Scared to death': Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeksHealth NZ has now brought in new swab-count rules and orange wristbands for patients.08 Dec 01:00 AM
WorldDozens of babies die of syphilis in Hungary as cases soar globallyAt least 40% of surviving infants face lifelong disability from the infection.07 Dec 11:42 PM
PoliticsGovt unveils 'compassionate' changes for parents of stillborn childrenThe Government has announced a law change for parents who experience a stillbirth.03 Dec 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDoes the ‘fertility cliff’ really hit at 35?New York Times: It's a pervasive idea. But it's not totally true, experts say. 03 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandConcerned parents tried calling hospital staff before baby was stillbornDeputy commissioner Rose Wall said vital monitoring was missed overnight.24 Nov 01:00 AM
Entertainment'We did near separation': Penn Badgley opens up about heartbreak and healingThe actor revealed they now have three children, including newborn twins.18 Nov 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: How to solve New Zealand's population problemOPINION: New Zealand's fertility rate has fallen to 1.6, well below replacement level.12 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teachShe proceeded with an application to become his caregiver, despite advice against it.28 Oct 03:59 AM
New Zealand'I just want her to be a little case of hope': Prem baby's fight to surviveBorn at 24 weeks' gestation, baby Sophie weighed just 580g when she entered the world.24 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Blacks baby boom – how McKenzie, de Groot and Barrett are preparing for their new arrivalsPlus, a Kiwi tech mogul on why he returned to NZ after a decade in Silicon Valley. 22 Oct 04:00 PM
