New ZealandBaby's death: Midwife admits failingsA midwife has admitted failings that contributed to the death of a newborn baby during a birth that almost claimed the life of his mother too.15 Apr 10:00 PM
RoyalsRoyal baby: Hospital prepares"Special event" parking restrictions will come in to force today around the hospital where Kate Middleton is due to give birth this month.15 Apr 08:25 PM
LifestyleWorst baby names revealedA new Reddit thread asking users to submit the most horrendous baby names they have ever come across has attracted more than 18,000 comments in just 24 hours, and turned up a treasure trove of bad parental judgement calls.15 Apr 12:00 AM
Lifestyle'Friends' sick of oversharing mumProud parents bragging about their little darling's every move on Facebook is a regular annoyance for many people using the social network.14 Apr 10:08 PM
LifestyleSix useless bits for your babyAs a first time parent, it's easy to get duped into buying a bunch of fancy items for your newborn. Here are the six most useless baby accessories.14 Apr 08:00 PM
OpinionKaty Chatel: One parent can be better than twoRomantic relationships can occupy a lot of mental and emotional energy. I'm not sure I could balance being both a solid partner and mother right now.13 Apr 08:00 PM
LifestyleWhat is placenta?An incredibly complex and important organ in its own right, the placenta is only found in mammals. And how it functions has the potential to have profound effects on the lifelong health of the developing foetus.13 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleTeacher, 65, pregnant with quadrupletsA 65-year-old schoolteacher is set to become the oldest woman ever to give birth to quadruplets. She already has 13 children to five different fathers.13 Apr 02:00 AM
LifestyleRaising special needs kidsHow do you love a child who may never be able to say ‘I love you’ back?10 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe love-hate relationship with my breast pumpAt three weeks old, my daughter took her first bottle of breast milk at a coffee shop while I got a much-needed haircut next door.09 Apr 08:59 PM
EntertainmentKim K urged to use surrogateKim Kardashian has been urged by doctors to consider using a surrogate to have her second baby as another pregnancy could be too dangerous.07 Apr 05:00 AM
LifestylePregnant TV presenter's hate mailA Canadian meteorologist has described on air the hate mail she has received - simply for being pregnant.01 Apr 10:50 PM
LifestyleMeet the baby born with no noseEli Thompson, a 6-pound, 8-ounce baby was born on March 4 with complete congenital arhinia, a 1 in 197 million condition in which a person is born without a nose.01 Apr 08:25 PM
LifestyleI'm a mum at 57As Elle Macpherson joins a growing trend among older mothers, Antonia Hoyle meets a couple who achieved success with their very last attempt.31 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow long should parents stay home?Parents are getting two more weeks of paid leave after having a baby from today - but it is still less than a third of what mothers want.31 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleOur genetic miracle: first baby born after trailblazing IVFA new method that screens embryos for more than 200 disorders is already making dreams come true, reports Sarah Knapton from London.30 Mar 07:10 PM
EntertainmentMeet a beautiful new chip off The BlockThe Block NZ stars Ben and Quinn Alexandre have welcomed a new addition to their family.28 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWoman posts Facebook ad offering men $700 to get her pregnant"Meeting men is not a problem. Meeting one who wants a baby is. So, rather than wasting my time on a pointless relationship I'm going to pay for it."26 Mar 06:15 AM
OpinionDiana Williams: Why I chose to be a mother at 50Why would a single, middle-aged woman endure years of fertility treatment in order to have twins? Diana Williams explains why it was the best decision she's ever made.24 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentElle Macpherson plans for another childElle Macpherson is reportedly planning to have another child via surrogate.23 Mar 10:24 PM
LifestyleChildren with ears that stick out are more cute - studyChildren whose ears stick out may be self-conscious. But a new study shows that while large ears may catch the eye, the trait doesn't carry a social stigma.23 Mar 09:40 PM
LifestyleHow smoking affects babiesNew study appears to shed more light on the harmful effects of smoking while pregnant using 4D ultrasound scans to detect the tiny movements made by foetus in the womb.23 Mar 08:20 PM
OpinionTheresa Vargas: The day I broke my babyThe day I broke my baby started like every other since his birth three weeks earlier - with me admiring his perfection.23 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleCommunity helps twins' familyAfter a heartbreaking terminal cancer diagnosis for newborn Southland identical twin girls the community has raised close to $30,000 for the grieving parents.23 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleSurrogate motherhood 'like adultery'Turkey's top religious affairs council has spoken out against surrogate motherhood, saying the practice should be banned as it is contains elements of adultery.23 Mar 03:15 AM
LifestyleFour things to consider about baby foodToday, as we know, analysing every aspect of our diets to the Nth degree is just how we roll, and increasingly that translates into parents doing the same on behalf of their dear little cherubs.23 Mar 12:00 AM
EntertainmentTake it like a manComedian Urzila Carlson talks about gender-bending life experiences, the delights of toilet humour and learning to man up.21 Mar 06:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: I might be pregnant but I'm not public propertyThe furore over a pregnant woman being denied a glass of Champagne shows nothing has changed when it comes to pregnant women being regarded as public property, writes Kerre McIvor.21 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleCancer med helps grant baby wishA drug commonly used to treat breast cancer patients is bringing fresh hope to Kiwi families struggling with infertility.21 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJuliet Speedy: My baby is too young for MMR vaccine so a measles scare at daycare made me angryMy baby is too young for the MMR vaccine so a measles scare at daycare made me angry at parents who don't immunise their children, writes Juliet Speedy.19 Mar 08:05 PM
LifestyleBaby names on the brink of 'extinction'A list of baby names which were previously considered to be among the most popular are on the verge of dying out altogether, after falling out of favor with parents.19 Mar 01:15 AM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman: Should a bar refuse pregnant women alcohol?Which sight would you be more uncomfortable witnessing: an obviously pregnant woman drinking in a bar or a waitress refusing to serve a pregnant woman alcohol?18 Mar 08:40 PM
