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'She still has nightmares': Man who denied abusing girl called himself a paedophile in messages
Judge tells Lindsay Howley: 'Your victim has shown immense courage in coming to court'.
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Ben Affleck reveals truth about co-parenting with Jennifer Garner
The actor has opened up about life as a divorced dad of three.
The unexpected reality of raising three children in your 70s
About 20,000 children in New Zealand live with non-parental carers.
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf
The couple listed July 28, 2025, as their separation date.
‘House of horrors’: US couple with 21 children charged with child abuse
They lived in a beautiful mansion. Inside, authorities say there was daily abuse.
The hard conversation my husband and I put off – and why you shouldn't do the same
OPINION: Public Trust found 65% of parents with under-5s had no will or named guardian.
‘Never again’: New legal fight on Covid vaccine requirements for under-18s
Case to ask if teens could give informed vaccine consent when expert advice was withheld.
Serious incident, Papatoetoe
Police are responding to a serious incident on Cambridge Terrace in Papatoetoe reported around 6:45pm . Video / NZ Herald
Prince Harry spokesman slams ‘reckless’ paparazzi tactics at kids’ school
Two men were reportedly seen monitoring pupils from the perimeter of the school.
National’s Coral Raukawa says there are more ‘dignified’ ways to help homeless than move on orders
Raukawa faced Labour rival Te Pūoho Kātene in an electorate debate.
‘He was my strength, my best friend’: Father’s heartbreak after 12-year-old son dies
Jason Madanu’s family say he was a caring boy who dreamed of becoming a pastor.
Hayden Panettiere's ex files 'urgent and essential' appeal in court
Wladimir Klitschko applies for guardianship of their daughter, Kaya, 11.
Three babies, two ways, in two days: The Kiwi triplets making history
Sammie and Francis’ miracle triplets arrived in a history-making delivery.
'Pretty alarming': Schools struggle to control student images online
Only 12% of schools are confident they could find and remove images once published.
Best way to see Jim Henson’s magic? Dress like you belong
Discover the Jim Henson world-exclusive exhibition in Brisbane.
1980s childhood: When being home for tea was the only rule
OPINION: A little childhood freedom taught us to build, fix and try again.
Long-running kids' TV show Play School to return to air
The show will return to the BBC but adjusted to the attention spans of the new generation.
Are fewer Kiwi kids starting school toilet trained?
More new entrants may be starting school without independent toileting skills.
Six-year-old girl sets new Rubik’s Cube world record, and then beats it
Lian Yunzhi set the fastest average time of 4.37sec after solving the cube five times.
Weeks after birth, Northland parents learn baby has incurable genetic disease
Dad Pikikotuku Te Kahu is raising awareness about cystic fibrosis through Sweatember.
Parents ‘have no one’: New group promises to stick up for parents in education battle
It is designed to counterbalance the teachers' unions and principals' associations.
Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case was near resort when she disappeared
Christian Brueckner says he was selling drugs on the beach about 130m from the hotel room.
The biggest mistake parents make when their children grow up
Being a good parent looks different when your children become adults.
'It's just a shambles': Parents frustrated by playground closure
Ōpua School's playground has been closed since April, after asbestos was found.
National pledges to end digital screen use in early childhood education
The party would also introduce a 'start check' before children shift to primary school.
Brick by brick: Lego reveals its big plans for New Zealand
Auckland’s Sylvia Park store is Lego’s biggest in New Zealand, with more planned.
Harry set for UK public outings with security, royal status hazy
Sussexes face security review after surprise return to Britain.
Lucy Letby's hospital could have saved some babies, inquiry finds
Report blames hospital leaders for failing to act on concerns about Letby.
Police concede Phillips children could have been found in 2023 after eyewitness tip
A tipster told police about the sighting three times.
Orlando Bloom shares rare peek at family life, with rumoured new girlfriend
Orlando Bloom shows a rare glimpse of family life with children Daisy and Flynn.