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.

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.

Boys will perform just as you expect them to, it seems. If you tell them they aren't as intelligent as girls and are less likely to do well in tests, that is exactly what will happen.

Greg Meads enjoyed his final months of freedom in a plush beachfront home with another woman before being convicted of murder.

Isabella Blow, the fashion stylist with a penchant for loony hats and a talent for discovering the Next Big Thing, died on May 7, 2007, at the age of 48, having drunk a quantity of the weedkiller Paraquat.

A 'humble and hard-working' pig hunter from Papakura went to work and waited six hours on Monday before telling his wife he'd won $28.7m.

Kimberley White remembers her stepfather Greg Meads enforcing silent meals at the family dinner table as he watched television.

A court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a man can beat his wife and children as long as no marks are left.

I never realised how awful morning sickness can be. The last three months at our house has been a living, gagging, nauseous hell.

It seems hard to escape the conclusion that the UK government has opted, in effect, to end any fiscal advantage to staying at home with young kids.

It was once, twice, three times a baby girl for Dean and Mandy Barker.