New ZealandLate enough to be firstTwo newborns who refused to arrive on time are believed to be the first twins to be born in NZ this decade.06 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocates criticise DHB dealThe husband of a woman who died in childbirth has been bound to silence after accepting a financial settlement from health authorities. 02 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe reluctant dadHaving children had never been part of the plan. He spent 40-something years avoiding them.13 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldThe politics of religionIt has been a bad year for the controversial Church of Scientology.06 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleBirthing practices in question with new researchNew research examining blood loss during labour challenges current hospital practice, the New Zealand College of Midwives says.20 Oct 12:14 AM
LifestyleEmbryo screening test boosts success rate of IVF pregnanciesStudy finds screening for abnormal chromosomes could double the number of women falling pregnant.18 Oct 11:17 PM
LifestyleDads told to stay away from delivery roomA leading obstetrician says a father's presence at childbirth can make labour longer, more painful and more complicated.18 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleAddicted to abortion?Dita De Boni on the sad story of American woman Irene Vilar, who has had 15 abortions.16 Oct 02:43 AM
World'Abortion addict' releases tell-all bookAn American woman confesses to being an "abortion addict" after terminating 15 pregnancies in 17 years.15 Oct 04:02 AM
