New ZealandWomen who gave birth in lockdown felt 'abandoned, alone and devastated'"I cried the whole night," one new mother said of her hospital stay.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe case of the serial sperm donorNew York Times: One man, hundreds of children and a burning question: Why?02 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTwo gay dads on the reality of starting a family through surrogacyTimes: What's it really like to ask a woman to carry your child?01 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown baby boom - is it a thing?Some hospitals are reporting a baby boom nine months after the country's lockdown.29 Jan 07:09 AM
EntertainmentSam Wallace shares ups and downs after birth of premature twinsThe radio host says finding names for the twins is proving to be a 'tough ask'.27 Jan 09:11 PM
KahuMaternity tragedy: Health board 'deeply sorry' over mum's deathReview of death of Auckland mum and newborn leads to raft of changes to maternity care.27 Jan 04:45 PM
New ZealandSurrogacy horror: Kiwi parents are having to share custody with surrogateA mother had her dream of a 'perfect family' dashed when a surrogate changed her mind.23 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleRichie and Gemma McCaw expecting baby No 2The news comes a month after Charlotte turned 2 in December.20 Jan 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDad's letter to Ardern from isolation hotel after two-day US trip to deliver spermCouples spoken to by the Herald say the law is preventing some from having children.08 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoPregnant US influencer dies suddenlyPregnant influencer Emily Mitchell died three days before Christmas. Video / Emily Mitchell via InstagramWatch03 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandTongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinisedTo snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.03 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestylePregnant influencer, unborn baby die suddenlyA family have suffered a double loss after a heartbreaking breakfast tragedy.03 Jan 01:55 AM
WorldUS court clears way for execution of woman who cut baby from wombLisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, could be executed in 10 days.01 Jan 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand2021 baby! The newborns who arrived just in time to farewell 2020Babies bring light to a dark year.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facilityThe lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.26 Dec 12:27 AM
Lifestyle'The ultimate present': Little bundles of joy arrive for ChristmasTwo couples from the South Island have received "the present of their lives" at Christmas.25 Dec 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor denied C-section: 'Why is the Ministry of Health controlling how we birth?'Doctor who was initially denied a caesarean section claims it is every woman's right.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."20 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleWoman with spinal injury shares 'surprise' pregnancyA woman with a spinal cord injury is documenting her journey to motherhood.14 Dec 10:12 PM
New ZealandMum loses newborn baby after 'missed opportunities' in pregnancy care'The pain in my abdomen was excruciating and all I could do was sob,' grieving mum says.14 Dec 01:00 AM
WorldClaims woman held under India's Love Jihad laws had forced miscarriageMuskan Jahan, 22, was forcibly separated from her husband by a Hindu nationalist group.12 Dec 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandC-section clampdown: Mums complain to health watchdog"Intervention rates are inexplicably high for private obstetricians."12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospitalElective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.11 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Sky daddy': Abortion clinic volunteer's take-down of protester goes viral"Is that the validation you want from sky daddy?"05 Dec 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Real life angel' makes couple's baby dream come true"Two years earlier we didn't know each other from a bar of soap."03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBabies had to be isolated after 'superbug' hit newborn unitThe outbreak in late August affected 24 babies, 12 mothers and some staff.30 Nov 02:52 AM
KahuHeru keeps hapu mamas happy - and smoke-freeHeru and an app help keep expectant mums smoke-free.28 Nov 09:05 PM
LifestyleGigi Hadid trolled for 'annoying' photo trend — but lots of people do itDisgruntled followers ask 'what's the point' of posting the photo this way.27 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandHome for Xmas? NZ baby with life-threatening illness stranded in IrelandA family are looking at paying close to $100,000 to bring their baby boy home.27 Nov 10:51 PM
EntertainmentBindi Irwin shares intimate pregnancy videoBindi Irwin has given fans a special look into her pregnancy journey.27 Nov 05:54 AM
LifestyleOpinion: We need to stop birth-shaming mumsA new study of Kiwi kids has found no link between C-sections and low test scores.25 Nov 12:42 AM
KahuMāori women not being correctly screened for diabetes during pregnancy - Waikato University studyUniversity study finds Maori women not screened properly for diabetes during pregnancy.23 Nov 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Trailblazing baby - New Zealand's oldest mum gives birth at 64She's a year from getting the pension but this 64-year-old woman has a brand new baby.22 Nov 06:58 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry and Meghan out. Princess Eugenie in.Handing over the keys is a pretty strong sign Harry and Meghan have no plans to return.21 Nov 07:57 PM
