New ZealandMum sees double againTressa Simonsen is a one-in-500,000-mum - she has just had her third set of twins. 02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDon't leave babies too late, says expertA leading fertility expert is urging couples to start a family at a younger age amid fears of a growing over-reliance on technology.01 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Screening on slippery slope to eugenicsGarth George writes that an expanded screening programme for Down Syndrome may go against the rights of the disabled.15 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldVariations in IVF laws fuel market for 'fertility tourism'A global survey of fertility treatment covering more than 100 countries has revealed wide variations in international laws governing IVF, which are fuelling the growth of "fertility tourism". 14 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher welcomes second childIsla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have reportedly become parents for the second time.14 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandDianthe born in Christchurch earthquakeEvert and Maruschke Barnard with their daughter Dianthe, who was born during the earthquake. Photo / Alan Gibson10 Sep 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Off, damned flab!When the scales show you've put on ten kilos over three years, you have to do something about it, writes Dita De Boni.03 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandPayments urged for IVF donationsNew Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.29 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMariah Carey pregnantMariah Carey is four months pregnant, it has been claimed.25 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentJay-Z's baby dreamJay-Z – who is married to Beyonce Knowles - has admitted he wants a baby after being persuaded by close friend Chris Martin.25 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBloom and Kerr confirm pregnancyOrlando Bloom says he's "really excited" at the prospect of becoming a father after his new wife Miranda Kerr confirmed the world's worst-kept secret, that she's having a baby.21 Aug 02:35 AM
LifestyleStatistics show we're having more babiesFigures released for the year to June show more than 64,000 registered births, up nearly 1200 on 2009.16 Aug 11:20 PM
LifestyleStress reduces likelihood of getting pregnant, study findsLiving life to a tight deadline, juggling appointments and rushing from place to place may harm a woman's chances of becoming pregnant.12 Aug 01:03 AM
SportBaby 'in way of Olympic bid'An Australian water polo champion allegedly killed her two-day-old baby because she saw her as hindering her Olympic bid, a court has heard.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Scare tactics put off parenthoodPerhaps it's the growing novelty factor of having babies that lends some couples to spill so recklessly about the downsides.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMany mums on benefit since teensControversial new data suggests that more than half of all sole parents on the domestic purposes benefit first became beneficiaries as teens.08 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldTwice dead in MexicoAuthorities in central Mexico say a newborn baby girl, who was declared dead but later revived inside her coffin, has died. 07 Aug 06:20 PM
RoyalsRoyal Danish twins expectedCrown Princess Mary is pregnant with twins and is expected to give birth to them in January.07 Aug 05:50 PM
New ZealandLured by fetal attractionA Kiwi couple a week fly overseas for fertility treatment because it's easier to fulfil their dreams of becoming parents abroad.07 Aug 05:30 PM
