LifestyleNew warning about paracetamol use in pregnancyGlobal experts push for warning labels to be added to packets of the popular painkiller.24 Sep 05:28 AM
New ZealandFamilies 'heartbroken' by closure of Lower Hutt birthing facilityThe Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre closed its doors on Thursday.23 Sep 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKeeping kids safe in the Delta eraKiwis aged under 12 can't yet be vaccinated against Covid-19. So how do we keep them safe?15 Sep 01:17 AM
OpinionQ&A: How to protect kids from DeltaWorried about kids' health in the Delta outbreak? Dr Jin Russell offers some key info.14 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleJulie Anne Genter's baby joy: 'I've never been so emotional'The Green MP is expecting her second child in late November.10 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTexas court leaves anti-abortion law in placeA deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force. Video / APWatch05 Sep 10:13 PM
WorldTexas tightens already tough abortion lawThe Texas law prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity.01 Sep 08:05 PM
New ZealandPrecious cargo: The couples shipping embryos across closed borders'It's like having a million dollars sitting over in Australia that we can't use.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'I believe you're the father of my son': 'Fun' DNA test reveals IVF nightmareThe Johnson family took a DNA test on a whim - and opened a can of worms.26 Aug 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium: She waited more than a year for a hysterectomy, now she's paying $30,000 to get it done privatelySanjana Chand waited more than a year for a hysterectomy recommended by a specialist to treat her hormonal conditions. Fed up with waiting, she has now taken out a $30,000 loan to have the operation done privately. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity offers funeral for baby girl found dead at recycling plantThe Onehunga community has offered to "claim" a baby found dead at a recycling plant.24 Aug 12:12 AM
New ZealandPolice plea to mum of baby girl found dead at recycling plantHead of investigation into baby death makes heartfelt plea for mum to come forward.23 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strikeMidwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.16 Aug 09:33 PM
LifestyleMan fined for gender reveal explosionSome nearby residents reported their homes were shaken by the explosion.13 Aug 02:43 AM
Lifestyle'Are you kidding?' Woman's shock while delivering babyShe was just moments away from delivering her baby. Then the midwife walked in.11 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandMidwives strike: Six DHBs cancel non-urgent caesarean birthsAbout 1500 hospital midwives are holding rolling eight-hour strikes this week.11 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandMidwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin todayMidwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.08 Aug 07:58 PM
EntertainmentParis Hilton isn't pregnant but 'can't wait' to have babiesThe 40-year-old heiress addresses recent pregnancy rumours, blames push-up bra.06 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua's male midwife says gender is irrelevantOne of only eight male midwives across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandNewborn death: Infant found in toilets, police supporting family as investigation continuesPolice working to establish whether Auckland baby was stillborn or died after left in bin.06 Aug 03:36 AM
Crime'They were robbed of everything...'The thieves also took meat from the freezer, food from the fridge, and keys to vehicles.04 Aug 03:49 AM
OpinionRevealed: The 'entitled millennial whinge' that's valid"Lockdowns are devastating for everyone. But for me, the crisis is very personal."02 Aug 08:57 PM
OpinionMale fertility is declining. Scientists are zoning in on the reason whyANALYSIS: For decades, sperm quantity and quality has been deteriorating globally.02 Aug 07:06 AM
LifestyleMum's joy after heartbreak: 'I thought I had lost my girls'After five years in hospital with her girls, Tiff McLeod found love - and welcomed a baby.31 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi midwife speaks out: 'Something's got to give''It's mind-boggling that we are still having to fight so much to be paid a fair wage.'27 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandMother denied paid leave after wrong advice from IRDThe woman was wrongfully told she could become a contractor and still receive payment.24 Jul 11:01 PM
Lifestyle'The greatest adventure': Influencer Simone Anderson welcomes her first childSimone Anderson shared a photo of herself holding her newborn baby boy.23 Jul 08:55 PM
EntertainmentNewshub's Sam Hayes reveals 'mystery virus' left her in hospitalThe newsreader is currently pregnant with her second child.21 Jul 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMental health for new mums: Minister orders 'stocktake'The Herald quizzes the Associate Health Minister about plans for the struggling sector.16 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleTVNZ reporter Joy Reid: 'I had to fight for my baby'The journalist and mum-of-three says the past few months have been 'extremely tough'.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just reach out': Pregnant women with untreated depression urged to get helpA study has found 12 per cent of pregnant women with depression symptoms aren't medicated.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Royals'Enlightened decision': Meghan and Harry win award for only having two kidsThe couple welcomed daughter Lilibet Diana in June and have son Archie Harrison, 2.10 Jul 08:25 PM
RoyalsFive weeks after Lilibet was born we still haven't seen a photoOPINION: Mysteries tend to get politely hushed up in the royal family.10 Jul 01:44 AM
Lifestyle'Surreal': Woman didn't know she was pregnant until labourSally Smith wasn't expecting it but says it's the best thing that's happened to her.09 Jul 10:15 PM
