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'A parent's worst nightmare': Family sue over 6yo girl's death
The lawsuit follows the girl's death after a badminton racquet shaft pierced her skull.
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Pregnant mum mystifies doctors with sudden deafness weeks from giving birth
Gennady Murray, 36 weeks pregnant, suddenly lost all hearing in her right ear.
'It explains so much': Robbie Williams reveals latest diagnosis
The singer says he uses creativity to manage anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
Girl needed emergency surgery after parents withheld antibiotics
Doctors say medical misinformation put the youngster at risk of death.
'Large boggy swelling': Doctors described toddler's fatal head injury
Sadie-Leigh died when she was just 17-months-old from blunt force head injuries.
More than 600 children caught up in Kāinga Ora tenancy terminations in past 3 years
Hundreds of tenancies have been cancelled since late 2023, for several reasons.
'Unfortunate situation': Why NZ schools are banning Ooshies
Several schools across New Zealand have issued notices to parents about the toys.
'I feel really good about it': Halle Berry embraces turning 60
She calls motherhood her proudest achievement, ranking above her 2001 Oscar win.
Flight cancelled after child refuses to sit down and put seatbelt on
All passengers aboard the Canadian flight were forced to leave the plane.
Political star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals decision to freeze her eggs
The Democrat, 36, went public to highlight women balancing careers and family.
Thailand school shooting death toll rises to eight
More than 30 people were injured, with 14 still in hospital.
Meghan says daughter Lilibet makes her feel brave
Meghan says Princess Lilibet inspires her to feel brave.
Editorial: Out-of-line sideline parents should be sent to sin bin
OPINION: It's not the Commonwealth Games gold medal final. These are Year 6-8 girls.
My neighbour stole my cat. Here are 5 unhinged things I did to get him back
From tech sabotage to emotional manipulation - I won't be stopped until he's back.
Watch: Guy Montgomery takes on the Great NZ Herald Spelling Bee
And why the comedian is teaching his stepdaughter to read a dictionary.
What does it say about society when we fail to have children?
OPINION: Without faith in the future, we risk losing belief in the importance of children.
Searchers find South Auckland boy missing in near-freezing conditions
Malakai, 6, was last seen about 6pm yesterday.
Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal
The baby is 16th in line to the throne and is Eugenie’s third child.
Mum bathes cancer-stricken son in tub due to mouldy hospital bathrooms
Woman reveals photos of mould in a shower at Starship children's hospital's oncology ward.
How Winston Peters’ plan to get Kiwis having babies compares to other countries
New Zealand First released a new policy to pay parents $5000 a year per baby.
Parents find stranger in child's bedroom in middle of the night
Police were called to the Christchurch home just before 1am on Sunday.
Editorial: Artificial ... ignorance?
OPINION: More than half of Kiwi teachers say AI harms critical thinking.
How persistent leg pain led to cancer diagnosis for 10-year-old Leo
Community is rallying around a family navigating an 'incredibly difficult journey'.
Editorial: Child poverty report a devastating reflection of our values
OPINION: Māori and Pasifika children are disproportionately impacted.
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt reveal how they will raise their daughter after split
Scottie Rose was born in December 2025.
We've forgotten how to tackle child poverty
OPINION: Sad child poverty statistics mask the fact that we have had success in the past.
'Not something you expect': Family await answers after 5-year-old dies in his sleep
Jasper Meyer’s death has been referred to a coroner to try and work out what happened.
Waikato father films himself sexually abusing 5-year-old daughter
The 37-year-old made videos and sent pictures of his daughter to other paedophiles.
The jury’s out on social media bans. Here’s a better idea NZ can borrow from Australia
OPINION: A social media ban is not a silver bullet.
Why Kiwi kids might be learning to read too early
Some experts say there's a case for delaying formal reading lessons until kids are 7.