New ZealandHelping to foster better parentsA teaching method for caregivers of children from broken homes is "a bit like <i>Supernanny</i>" says the boss of a scheme aimed at coaching foster parents.21 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke dope and become one, study warnsNew research suggests cannabis use is dumbing down young people.21 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleKeeping Mum: Are you late?Last year, 76 per cent of British adults surveyed said they thought it was appropriate to run advertisements offering help for those dealing with unplanned pregnancies.20 May 04:00 PM
EconomyBudget 2010: Early childhood educators 'devastated'The Govt's decision to remove recognition for fully qualified centres 'dumbs down' the sector, early childhood educators say. 20 May 04:20 AM
LifestyleCampaigners vow to stop Britain's first TV ad for abortion servicesThe first television advert for abortion services in the UK is to be aired next week, prompting anger from anti-abortion groups.19 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandChief scientist warns of youth 'powder keg'The Government's chief science adviser has warned of a "new biological reality" behind recent youth tragedies.17 May 11:32 PM
LifestylePuberty's wild rideIf parenting toddlers seems like hard work, teenagers seem in fact to be much harder, writes Dita De Boni.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandInspectors to tail teenagers' party busesManukau's liquor licensing agency is drawing up a list of school ball dates, and will send inspectors to follow buses to after-ball parties.16 May 04:00 PM
WorldSun, sand, sex - why Dubai's strict code is a shamThe blonde in a tight, low-cut evening dress slid on to a barstool next to me and began the chat: Where are you from? How long are you here? Where are you staying?"16 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We treat our babies like dogs'Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says children are being treated like dogs, as figures show serious cases of abuse against babies have leapt by two-thirds in just two years.15 May 04:00 PM
