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 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 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 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
New ZealandBusiness NZ views labelled sexistExtending paid parental leave to six months may lead to employers discriminating against women of child-bearing age, Business NZ says.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Turbo charge' your sperm?A couple who struggled through years of infertility, including seven miscarriages and four rounds of IVF, have developed a supplement they claim will "turbo charge" sperm.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandParental leave costs queriedMajor discrepancies in the cost of extending paid parental leave from 14 weeks to six months have emerged at the select committee examining the bill.16 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandMP seeks big adoption changesA Green MP says his bill to reform adoption law is much broader than gay adoption and will provide a much needed overhaul, including open adoptions.14 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Child custody cash rethinkIf child-support payments were made directly to the household, not the state, non-custodial parents would be more likely to meet their responsibilities.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandChildbirth is no parking ticket excuseThe Dunedin City Council is taking a tougher stance over waiving parking tickets for maternity patients, a move which has upset some Dunedin midwives.07 Oct 06:49 PM
