LifestyleI'm not pregnant, just fatMistakenly assuming a woman is pregnant when she’s not is one of the most awkward social moments. But what about those women on the receiving end?13 Jul 11:15 PM
LifestyleNZ babies miss outAll three of the top-selling brands of baby formula in NZ are made by foreign companies.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandGP denies woman the PillBlenheim doctor refuses to renew woman's pill prescription, instead lecturing her on a baby's right to live and on using the rhythm method.13 Jul 05:30 PM
RoyalsA princess in mum's eyesOne royalist welcomed her own princess into the world yesterday with her fingers crossed the Duchess of Cambridge's first child will share the birthday.13 Jul 12:09 PM
RoyalsWhat's in a name? Plenty when you're in line for the throneOf all the names being bandied about for William and Kate's baby one can almost certainly be ruled out, according to leading royal historian Dr Anna Whitelock.12 Jul 07:45 PM
LifestyleMother: I would take impotence drugGeraldine Rees says she would consider taking Viagra if faced with a re-run of her horror pregnancy with her daughter Cerys.11 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleViagra trial could save babiesWomen at Auckland City Hospital will be given a version of the men's erection pill Viagra in the first comparison trial of the medicine to treat a pregnancy complication.11 Jul 05:30 PM
RoyalsRoyal baby: Snooki's advice"In the beginning, right when you take your royal golden nugget home to the castle is the most exciting experience of your life," Snooki writes.10 Jul 02:30 AM
LifestyleShift work makes women less fertile - researchWomen who work shifts are more likely to have reduced fertility levels, new research has revealed.09 Jul 10:05 PM
RoyalsPhotos: Kate's baby bumpIt's been one of the most watched baby bumps in the history of expanding bellies. Any day now, Kate Middleton will give birth to her first baby with Prince William. Let's take a look at the chic Duchess of Cambridge over the last nine months.09 Jul 07:00 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry: 'I can't wait to be an uncle'Prince Harry has been dubbed the world's coolest uncle, even before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby has been born.09 Jul 03:00 AM
RoyalsPregnant Zara will keep ridingZara Phillips insists she will carry on competing in top class horse trials despite being pregnant.08 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandGovt's 10 public aims all on targetThe Govt says it's on track to reach all 10 of its public-sector targets on welfare, crime and health - but admits there could be some "bumps" on the way.08 Jul 05:30 PM
RoyalsOperation royal baby: ready for actionKate Middleton and Prince William are due to become parents any day now and the world is ready and waiting for the royal arrival.07 Jul 11:00 PM
RoyalsRoyal baby: How the world reactedFrom Africa to Australia, the forthcoming royal baby and its mother have dominated news sites around the world.07 Jul 02:45 AM
RoyalsRoyal baby: Due date a guessing gameThe possibility Wills and Kate are using a Diana ruse about delivery date has media and bookies on their toes04 Jul 11:30 PM
RoyalsRoyal baby shower condomsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received an unusual gift from the Finnish government: condoms.04 Jul 01:15 AM
LifestyleAlicia Silverstone wants women to share breast milkAmerican actress Alicia Silverstone is calling on clean green mothers to donate their breast milk in a new online community project.03 Jul 01:45 AM
LifestyleIVF linked to lower IQ riskCertain forms of IVF treatment are significantly associated with an increased risk of low intelligence in children, a major study has shown.02 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentJessica Simpson gives birth to baby Ace KnuteJessica Simpson has given birth to a baby boy boy30 Jun 10:27 PM
LifestyleThe A to Z of motherhoodYou thought giving birth was bad enough? That’s just the start, says new mother Bryony Gordon.29 Jun 08:00 PM
WorldUK move on genetic world firstBritain is set to become the first country in the world to allow a controversial IVF technique that produces embryos with DNA from three people in an attempt to rid some affected families of serious genetic disorders.28 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleStudy: Breast best for successBreastfeeding improves a child's chance of climbing the social ladder and becoming a successful adult, according to a long-term study.25 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBaby suffers after midwife failureA newborn girl suffered a large bleed into the tissues covering her brain and had to have head surgery after a midwife "failed to discuss" giving the baby vitamin K, which helps the blood to clot, an investigation has found.24 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandHospital offers apologyWaikato Hospital has apologised to a woman who was told to terminate a pregnancy weeks before giving birth to a healthy baby.22 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleNew IVF treatment for needle hatersLeigh Gray hates needles, so a new fertility treatment that reduced the number of injections immediately appealed to her.21 Jun 05:30 PM
RoyalsDuchess to go naturalThe Duchess of Cambridge plans to give birth naturally rather than having a caesarean section.20 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentWhy baby Kimye came earlyKim Kardashian was reportedly forced to deliver her first child prematurely due to medical concerns.20 Jun 02:20 AM
LifestyleHow to help babies to talkParents can help boost their children's language skills by teaching babies to talk from birth, a new books claims - and local experts say the advice is sound.17 Jun 05:30 PM
