Kiwis following dad's footsteps
A parent's job can be a source of some mystery to their kids, until that is, they grow up to work in the same industry.
Mum defends bath with sons
British TV presenter causes a social media storm by sharing a pic of her and her sons in the bathtub together.
Single mums don't need pity
They don't need your sympathy, but they may need your support to make it all work.
Don't try to copy Val Adams
Valerie Adams has the all-clear to be throwing that sort of tin, but most pregnant women shouldn't.
When baby is name-shamed
Mum considers changing her baby's name after her own mother makes fun of it.
Serena Williams gives birth
9:02 AM The tennis legend and fiance Alexis Ohanian welcomed a baby daughter on Friday.
Flowers for struggling mothers
Thousands of mothers with postnatal depression or anxiety experience delays in getting help each year.
Optimism after miscarriage
Miscarriage number one broke my heart; miscarriage number two shattered my confidence. But I'll keep trying.
Mums-to-be, don't copy Val
Valerie Adams has the all-clear to be throwing that sort of tin, but most pregnant women shouldn't.
Fertility may be 'matter of patience'
Couples considering IVF may not need expensive treatment, research shows.
Mum defends bath with sons
British TV presenter causes a social media storm by sharing a pic of her and her sons in the bathtub together.
US school bans long-haired boy
A US mother is furious after her son was banned after two days of preschool, purely because he has long hair.
Child's play
Jacinda Wraight spends a lot of her week surrounded by small children.
Telling on teens?
Is it your place to intervene and let another parent know if their teenager was behaving badly?
Sideline parents breed on-field brats
OPINION: There's another reason pushy sideline parents are a pain: they breed bad sports.
Domestic abuse from your child
How do you approach a domestic violence case when you can't just leave the abuser?
Father's struggle for shared custody
It will be another 11 days before this father-of-two sees his children again, and he is already counting the minutes.
How to live with young adults
OPINION: Got some young adults living in your home? Life will be a lot easier if you follow these tips.
Call to allow a 'light smack'
Paul Davie of the Conservative Party says he will tell people what they need to hear, not what they want to hear.
Single mums don't need sympathy
They don't need your pity, but they may need your support to make it all work.
Why I'm thankful for my son's insult
"I wish you were a fun mum, like that lady," he said.
The magical act of doing
COLD COFFEE: It's nice to know people are thinking of you, but better when they show it.
Father's struggle for shared custody
Collateral storm damage: Baby names
'Somewhereness' is the key ingredient
Kiwis following in dads' footsteps
Easy eye makeup for a night out
Blazer and jeans the fashion way
Tui Flower brought the taste of Europe to NZ
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