What parents need to know about the global measles outbreak
Measles continues to spread in Auckland with the number of confirmed cases of the highly infectious virus rising rapidly.
10 reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too
While there is merit in young people spending more time offline, and there are real concerns about the impact of social media on wider society, it’s not clear that outright prohibition will achieve what is hoped for. Here are ten reasons a blanket ban is not the answer.
Free EpiPens for NZ Kids in Need
Many New Zealand children with severe allergies will receive free, lifesaving EpiPen® auto injectors in the next year, thanks to FundaPen™ - a ground-breaking collaboration between Allergy New Zealand and Pub Charity.
It’s a Boy! The Royal Baby is Here
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the arrival of their baby boy.
When Kids are Exposed to Distressing Online Content
If children or young people have been exposed to the footage of the Christchurch attack, they can be upset or confused about what they may have seen.
Talking to Your Kids About The Christchurch Attack
An attack on two mosques in the city of Christchurch has left 50 people dead and a nation in shock. Within minutes our country's innocence was gone. So, how do we talk to the kids about it?
Mum Boards Plane Forgetting Her Baby
A plane leaving Jeddah International Airport had to return after takeoff when a Saudi mother accidentally left her newborn baby at the terminal.
Tiniest Baby Boy Gets to Go Home
A baby born in Japan weighing just 268g (9.45oz) has been cleared to go home five months after his birth. He is believed to be the world's smallest surviving baby boy.
Should mobile phones be banned from schools?
Schools around the world are starting to get on board with banning mobile phones from the classroom. Should NZ consider a nationwide ban?
Did Sesame Street’s Grover drop the F-bomb?
Does Grover have a potty mouth? Or was it an innocent mispronunciation?
The McCaws welcome a baby girl
NZ's sporting royalty, Gemma and Richie McCaw, welcome their first child.
Go gaga over NZ’s MacDonald quadruplets
Meet Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly - New Zealand's first quadruplets for 25 years.
Is it time to ban the public sale of fireworks?
An increasing number of people are moving away from purchasing fireworks for their own backyard Guy Fawkes celebrations, amid growing concern for animal welfare, as well as the risk of injury or the potential to start a fire.
Social media storm over change table request
A cafe in a little Manawatu town has created a big social media storm after a customer made a request for a change table in the men's toilets. But it's not the request that has everyone up in arms, but more the response.
Teachers reveal the worst packed lunches
Teachers in the UK have shared the worst examples of a child's packed school lunch that they have encountered including a can of Red Bull and a packet of chippies, and a cold McDonalds burger.
Too old to become a parent?
Hollywood star Richard Gere is reportedly set to become a dad again at age 69. But he has a long way to go to be the oldest dad ever!
Award-winning photo of twin with his sibling’s ashes
A beautiful photo of a newborn twin with his sibling's ashes has won an international photography award for its Kiwi photographer.
Real life Spider-Man saves toddler
Watch as a real life Spider-Man climbs five storeys on the outside of an apartment building to rescue a toddler.
The birth of a prince
A prince is born! The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has given birth to a baby boy. See the images.
Protecting your children in today’s world
How did we even get here? I just read an article about how to protect your children in an active shooter situation. I hate that this is even a thing!