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
New ZealandMothers call for shake up of supportNew mothers who believe there is a lack of support from traditional postnatal service providers such as Plunket are calling for changes to match their evolving choices.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandEarly birth delays weddingAn early arrival disrupted wedding plans and saw the ceremony transferred to the Dunedin Hospital chapel.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDon't panic over water nitrate levels - doctorA top doctor is urging pregnant women not to panic about high nitrate levels in Mid Canterbury water - despite earlier spotlighting the potentially fatal health risks.06 Nov 11:10 PM
New ZealandOfficer delivers own baby in ambulanceDelivering his own baby in the back of an ambulance during a late night shift wasn't part of the plan for St John officer Mike France.31 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandStation birth just the ticketA father-to-be found himself half naked on the Rolleston railway station platform waiting for a special arrival - his new baby.30 Oct 06:31 PM
LifestyleTest improves IVF chancesNew Zealand researchers hope to greatly improve the efficiency of making babies in the laboratory by developing an accurate egg test.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandParents an easy targetMarketers and merchandisers are getting better at exploiting the uniquely vulnerable creature that is the new parent.27 Oct 04:30 PM
