New ZealandDoha parents asked 'horrible' questionsParents of children killed in the Doha Mall fire last year say they have been attacked by defence lawyers in a hearing to determine responsibility for the 19 deaths.03 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandBaby formula extra may hit nappies soonA chemical additive to soften bottle-fed babies' stools - emulating those of breast-fed infants - is being considered by Food Standards.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSilence tortures triplets' parentsSeven months ago their lives were a happy chaos as they raised energetic and vibrant triplets Lillie, Jackson and Willsher.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHearing tests: Babies recalled to hospitalUp to 2000 babies have been recalled to hospital to have their hearing checked after Ministry of Health discovered "irregularities" in its newborn screening programme.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWarning on safe sleepingParents around the country should be given consistent advice about safe sleeping practices with their newborns.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBorn on 12/12/12 at 12.12pmIn what her parents hope is a good omen, Scarlett Anne Lowe was born at 12.12pm on December 12, 2012.12 Dec 04:30 PM
RoyalsPregnant Duchess leaves hospitalPrince William's pregnant wife Catherine has left hospital as a furore continues over a prank phone call made to the private London facility by radio presenters.06 Dec 05:27 PM
OpinionMeredith Nash: Pregnancy a precarious perchMany women miscarry without a safety net of support, writes Meredith Nash. But why is it taboo to talk about foetal loss in public?05 Dec 08:45 PM
LifestyleSperm-count fall stirs fearsThe reproductive health of the average male is in sharp decline, the world's largest study of the quality and concentration of sperm has found.05 Dec 04:30 PM
RoyalsRoyal baby: Kate remains in hospitalKate Middleton will remain in hospital for the next few days, following the news that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first child.04 Dec 03:25 AM
RoyalsKate and William: How they were welcomedKate and William - how their births were celebrated and the addition of another baby to the family album.04 Dec 02:15 AM
RoyalsRoyal baby: Media frenzy beginsReporters are staking out a hospital, live-blogs have kicked off and "forensic artists" have been called in over today's announcement of Kate Middleton's pregnancy.03 Dec 10:50 PM
WorldRoyal baby: Pregnant Kate hospitalisedBritain's royal family announced today that Prince William and wife Kate are expecting their first child, but the Duchess is suffering severe morning sickness.03 Dec 09:35 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanBlog: Carters timed it rightDan and Honor Carter's recent baby news has prompted blogger Shelley Bridgeman to consider the best way to announce your pregnancy?02 Dec 09:15 PM
LifestyleHopeful parents need practiceCouples planning to have a baby should practise sex for three to sex months before conception to increase their chances of a successful pregnancy, researchers say.27 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandYoung mum fails to cope with babyA young mum with post-natal depression tried to suffocate her baby in hospital before doctors sent them both home together.24 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldIrish vigil for abortion lawPressure has been mounting for the Irish Government to draft a law spelling out when life-saving abortions can be performed.18 Nov 04:30 PM
