LifestyleNew book busts 'motherhood myths'A new book is set to turn conventional wisdom on its head, arguing that wine and coffee caused damage to unborn babies is nothing more than a "motherhood myth".18 Aug 09:55 PM
New ZealandCaesar mum says 'no more'Mother-of-three Nicola Mapletoft has been put off having a fourth child because her last birth was a caesarean.14 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleHow to announce a pregnancy...A soon-to-be grandma has amazing reaction to pregnancy announcementWatch12 Aug 11:24 PM
WorldObesity link to the generationsA couple of weeks ago, a 6.1kg baby girl was born in Leipzig in Germany, a record for that nation.09 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandSmarter women have fewer childrenWomen lose a quarter of their maternal urges for every 15 extra IQ points they have, according to international research.09 Aug 05:30 PM
RoyalsSurviving 'the Prince George effect'From crashing websites to a 600% surge in sales, how small firm behind that bird print swaddle coped with overwhelming demand.06 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandParents wait to fly Lily home to NZThe Kiwi baby stranded in Shanghai after being born three months early is growing stronger each day.05 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleAntioxidants no good for conceivingThere is no evidence that antioxidant supplements help to increase a woman's chances of conceiving, a new study has found.04 Aug 08:14 PM
New ZealandDying woman helps to save grandsonA Kaipara woman who is dying of cancer helped to save the life of her grandson when he was born prematurely and not breathing.04 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleKids improve work/life balance - studyMulti-tasking parents cope better with the demands of modern-day life than their childless counterparts, new research reveals.01 Aug 04:15 AM
LifestyleBreastfeeding longer makes kids smarter - researchMothers have been urged to breastfeed for longer, with new research indicating it improves child intelligence and language.30 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandGarden gift keeps growingThree teenage mothers will be among the first Auckland members of a voluntary scheme that helps people to start a garden, then pass on the chance of a garden to someone else.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPublic helps baby LilyIn just two days almost $50,000 has been raised to help the family of baby Lily Hewgill, born three months early while her parents were in transit in Shanghai last week.25 Jul 05:30 PM
RoyalsKate's 'mummy tummy' delightFor mum watching around the world as the Duchess of Cambridge walked out on to the steps of the Lindo Wing yesterday, the real delight was her ‘mummy tummy’.24 Jul 02:30 AM
OpinionMoaning about monarchy 'childish'In the last few decades, New Zealand has demonstrated to the world exactly how mature and confident it is, writes Sean Palmer. "Republicans cling to an outdated view of NZ."23 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleShared birth date adds to joyFor Darren Liffler and Ellen Faulkner little Ruby is a princess all of their own.23 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBabe will live in a different worldHe will be heir to riches of which the other 361,480 babies who share his birthday can only dream, writes Brian Rudman.23 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Parents' level heads boon for royal babyA baby quite ordinary in every other way, has no idea yet that he is going to have an extraordinary life.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPremature NZ baby stuck in ChinaAn Auckland couple are fighting to bring their sick baby home after she was born three months early on a stopover in China.23 Jul 05:30 PM
RoyalsWorld welcomes Prince of CambridgeShouts of "Hip! Hip! Hooray!" erupted outside Buckingham Palace as the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's child was welcomed.23 Jul 05:03 AM
RoyalsHeaviest king-to-be in 100 yearsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby son is the heaviest future king to be born in recent history.23 Jul 03:53 AM
RoyalsQ & A: What if he's gay?Monarchy NZ chair Sean Palmer joined us for a live chat about the royal baby. Here are his responses to the interesting and trickier questions.23 Jul 03:33 AM
RoyalsBuildings go blue for Royal babyBuildings around the world are lighting up blue to celebrate the birth of the Royal baby.23 Jul 03:30 AM
RoyalsLive chat replay: Monarchy NZ chair Sean PalmerMonarchy New Zealand chairman Sean Palmer is joining us for a live chat about the royal baby.23 Jul 12:36 AM
RoyalsRoyal baby: Front page The Royal baby is front page news around the world. Take a look at some of the covers.22 Jul 11:30 PM
RoyalsA Royal baby is bornPrince William and Kate Middleton have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, along with the rest of the world.22 Jul 09:30 PM
RoyalsKate: A modern royal mumIf you could ask the Duchess of Cambridge her hopes for her first child, I'd bet a Royal Mint silver penny her answer would match Diana's for her older son.22 Jul 05:30 PM
RoyalsWorld awaits heir as Kate goes into labourCatherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, was in labour in a London hospital early today, due to give birth to the world's most famous baby.22 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleCelebrity mums set bar too high - authorHollywood mothers who seem to juggle stellar careers with kids, husbands and travel - all while looking fabulous - pose a threat to women's mental health.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNo high-life dreams for mumKirsty Davis knows the lifestyle of celebrity mums is unattainable for her, and she's happy with her reality.17 Jul 05:30 PM
RoyalsRoyal baby: 'By the end of the week'The Duchess of Cornwall has given the strongest hint yet that a new royal baby is imminent, telling well-wishers to expect a bundle of joy by the "end of the week".16 Jul 02:30 AM
