LifestyleIVF mum falls for anon donorA British-born Australian woman who had a child using in-vitro fertilisation fell in love with the man who was her anonymous sperm donor.11 Nov 03:15 AM
LifestyleSex 'just for fun by 2050'Sex could become purely recreational by 2050 with large numbers of babies in the Western world born through IVF, the professor who invented the contraceptive pill says.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBirth due but SBW unlikely to leave tourSBW's first baby is due this week, but whether the All Black star will leave the UK tour for the birth is unknown.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHair sample offers vital data on foetusHair from the scalps of pregnant women is offering Auckland-based medical researchers vital information about the growth of unborn babies.06 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldLegal case over drink during pregnancyCould a UK case being heard in court today about compensation to a girl born with fetal alcohol syndrome set a precedent to prosecute pregnant women who drink?05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant squatter: Officials change tuneOfficials have changed their tune on a "derelict" Mokihinui house where a pregnant woman had been living.04 Nov 05:30 AM
LifestyleMore childless couples in NZChildless couples are making up an increasingly large proportion of families - a trend that has been on the rise for more than 20 years, Statistics New Zealand says.04 Nov 03:00 AM
OpinionBreastfeeding embarrassmentI'm going to be honest - and please don't hate me - but it makes me feel acutely uncomfortable, admits Max Pemberton.04 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandMarathon win, then dash to birthWithin hours of Stephen Lett winning the Auckland Marathon, his wife, Felicity, gave birth to their first child.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcern for pregnant squatterA police officer is concerned a pregnant woman is living in unsafe conditions in a rundown West Coast house -- but the Buller District Council won't do anything about it.29 Oct 09:36 PM
LifestyleC-sections raise autism linkBabies born through Caesarean section are more likely to develop autism, a new study says.27 Oct 02:30 AM
LifestyleNZ top spot to raise totsNew Zealand has been named the best place to raise a child in an international study.25 Oct 10:16 PM
LifestyleFertility samples at riskApplications will be lodged to save hundreds of embryos, eggs and sperm samples due to be destroyed next month.25 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleGallery: Mermaid mums-to-beThese photos present an intimate and romantic look at the pregnant female form - in most cases the women are tenderly cradling their bumps.23 Oct 06:30 PM
LifestylePhotos: Mermaid mums-to-bePhotographer Adam Opris captured these stunning images of pregnant women underwater for his latest project.23 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleStudents' faith in fertilityMost university students want to be a parent one day, but they're over-estimating how easy it will be to have babies later in life.23 Oct 01:45 AM
LifestyleSupermodel's advice for mumsGisele Bundchen advises mothers to put themselves before their children, comparing it to the command on airplanes to "ensure your own oxygen mask is fitted before helping others."22 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleThe guide to 'eating for two'regnant women are understandably confused. So, how do you strike the balance between nutrition and safety, when so many things are off the menu?20 Oct 08:55 PM
LifestyleDrink alcohol and eat meat to improve male fertility - but cut down on coffee, studies suggestDrinkers reported better sexual function than teetotallers, while meat-eaters had a higher sperm density than vegetarians.20 Oct 08:20 PM
LifestyleHow birth season affects personalityBabies born in summer are more likely to suffer mood swings when they grow up, while those born in winter are less likely to become irritable adults, scientists claim.19 Oct 11:40 PM
LifestyleFirst operation moments before birthThe odds stacked against Blake Mouat meant he had the first of many operations before he was even born.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleRevealed: What Kiwis want for their kidsKiwi parents have surprised researchers with idealistic dreams for their children - even before they are born.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleGenetic testing: best to know or not to know?A simple genetic test would tell Emma East if she carries the devastating disease that killed her mother. She's one of a growing number who face this dilemma, reports Kate Hilpern.13 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandPregnant mum died after hospital sent her homeDevastated family demands answers after heavily pregnant mother of three died two days after she was sent home from hospital still complaining of chest pains.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of baby's kidnap namedThe woman accused of abducting a 5-day-old baby from Middlemore Hospital can now be named after she appeared in court today - her birthday.09 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandNo foul play in foetus discoveryA post-mortem examination has been completed on a foetus found in a Christchurch wastewater treatment plant last week, and police say there are no indications of foul play.08 Oct 09:25 PM
Lifestyle10 reasons not to judge other mumsWouldn’t it be great if, as mums, we could support rather than judge each other, asks Rhonwyn Newson.07 Oct 04:00 AM
Lifestyle'He's not scary, he's a little boy'A mother fed up with cruel comments about her son - who suffers from a rare disorder- penned this touching tribute to him. She shares it with us.07 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentLively and Reynolds baby boundUS actress Blake Lively and her actor husband Ryan Reynolds are expecting their first child together.06 Oct 08:30 PM
