As she and her family battle their annual bouts of hayfever, Dita De Boni wonders why immune system malfunctions seem so prevalent these days.

Women are losing some of the gains they have made towards workplace equality, the Human Rights Commission says.

A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.

Alison Mau has spoken publicly for the first time about her same-sex relationship, saying she has 'fallen in love with a wonderful woman'.

CYF would "almost certainly" have got involved with the Kahui family had it known of the hostile environment the twins were living in.

British singer Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage six months into her pregnancy, her spokesperson says.

Christchurch man Philip Ellis says he was "a bit upset" to hear a judge has ruled his 2006 wedding was conducted unlawfully and two men involved were convicted of offences under the Marriage Act.

Dita De Boni wonders what the environmental impact of having children really is.

A year after her nasty split from Chris Brown, singing superstar Rihanna not only has a new album out soon, but a promising movie career ahead. By Stephen Jewell.

Whenever there are cuts to be made, it always seems to be down to the Education Minister to make them, writes Dita De Boni.

The 20 hours of free care children 3 and over receive in early childhood centres is under review.

German author Johanna Adorjan tells Cathrin Schaer about researching her grandparents’ life and death.

Dawdling, losing your cool and having bad ideas can help adults reclaim their imaginations, according to US researchers.

I have always listened to conversations about the Armageddon Expo with interest, safe in the knowledge I will never be attending said event.

Staff frequently come up with the answers you need, says expert with an international track record.

Funny man Gary McCormick is preparing for the pitter-patter of little feet - four, to be exact.

A Kiwi dad is celebrating the miracle birth of his first child after 22 years of trying.

Wedding couples have been left scrambling for venues by the failure of a string of Auckland restaurant businesses.

Neighbours say they were forced to break down a door to get to two young children locked inside after police arrested their father.

My mother has just posted a message on my wall. Apparently she's managed to get 'into' this Facebook system malarkey and is 'keeping up to speed' with things.

Hip hop power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are expecting the pitter patter of tiny feet, according to a report.