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Podcasts and parenting are former actor Ryan’s true calling
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The ultimate Christmas gift guide for kids
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Celebrity grandparents tell how their beloved grandchildren changed their lives
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Why being a granddad is Kevin’s favourite role yet
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Dame Valerie tells how she’s in the best shape both mentally and emotionally
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How safe is your car? A crash course in road safety
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The ultimate school holiday guide
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Chris Hipkins on his marriage break-up, being a solo dad and his passions
Chris Hipkins opens up about his marriage break-up, life as a solo dad and the precious possessions he can’t let go of
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The George FM breakfast host and his partner Lee are over the moon with their two beautiful girls
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Our writer test drives the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Sport around Auckland
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Olympic gold medallist Caitlin Regal ‘Being a mum is the best prize’
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Hayley Holt and mum Robin share their special bond
The beloved broadcaster and her mother Robin talk to writer Sophie Neville about the special bond they share and why there’s no such thing as the perfect parent
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Black Ferns’ hero Joanah Ngan-Woo’s secret weapon
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Erin Simpson and Zac Franich on baby Harrison’s blissful first year
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Political journalist Maiki Sherman introduces baby no. 6 Onoaio
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Hayley Holt’s healing ‘My love just keeps growing’
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The Breeze’s Robert Scott’s toughest talk
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Simon Bridges’ family tragedy that changed it all
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Tania doesn’t want another parent to go through her terrible loss
Haydn Jones talks about his hidden grief and why being a dad means everything to him
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Warriors hero Adam Blair reveals why he had had to put his whānau first
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David Seymour shares his mum’s final act of love
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The Breeze’s Robert Scott: We’ve downsized and sold our family home to become apartment dwellers
''Kids have always been part of our relationship and subsequent marriage. After 24 years together, we are now getting back the time we missed out on at the beginning,'' says Robert.
Parenting through Covid-19: bear hunts plus 49 other things to do with your kids during lockdown
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Jacinda Ardern adds toilet training to the mix at home amidst Covid-19 lockdown
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Renee Wright: What love and loss have taught me
Renee Wright talks openly about what she’s learned about helping children cope with loss, and her immense love and gratitude for her family.
Be kind to yourselves and one another: Expert shares top tips for families on coping during lockdown
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Samantha Hayes shares adorable photo of her ”zombie baby” Marlow and we are smitten!
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Toni Street opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of welcoming Lachie via surrogate
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The Casketeers’ Kaiora Tipene reveals how she gets five boys out the door in the morning
The star of hit series The Casketeers shares her favourite music, movies, style icons, and how to get five boys out the door in the morning.
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‘My mum is my hero’: Laura McGoldrick opens up about life and family
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Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter says adjusting to motherhood has been a roller coaster
''Last year was very challenging at times... I was probably more emotionally vulnerable to some of the political attacks,'' the Minister for Women and Minister for Transport has said.
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''She’s growing into someone who knows herself and has security in the people around her,'' Pēpi's proud papa beams.
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She always said ‘Mum, I’ll be fine’: Grieving mother remembers her teen daughter on the eve of child cancer street appeal
"It's the little things that get to you, like when you're hanging out the washing and there are no clothes of theirs to hang out,'' says Jo.
She was my escape: Taylor Swift’s heartbreak over her mum’s health scare
The singer reveals why family life is so delicate right now.
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Art and Matilda Green open up about becoming parents and why they’re keeping it real on social media
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A mum’s worst nightmare: ‘I saw my son floating lifeless’
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Sonny Bill Williams pays tribute to wife Alana for holding their family together as he leaves for England
The Kiwi sporting legend described his wife as a''super lady who holds it [the family] together''.
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Meet two Kiwi mums on a mission to raise body-confident teens
Some kids as young as primary school age are struggling with eating disorders. Two Kiwi mothers who have been there themselves are on a mission to raise body confident young people.
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‘It’s exhausting’: Turia Pitt shares emotional message about the reality of caring for a newborn
''I worry about how I'll sleep tonight, and what tomorrow will be like if we don't get enough... It's exhausting... I remind myself to stay in the moment,'' she said.
The Grove Dining District At Sylvia Park – what’s on offer at this fashionable Auckland dining lane
Now To Love checks out Sylvia Park's hot new dining lane and discovers the hardest decision to make is which eatery to dine at because all the menus look so good.
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Octomum Nadya Suleman’s kids turn 11 – here’s what they look like now
''You are some of the kindest, most compassionate, caring human beings I've ever known,'' Nadya Suleman told her octuplets in a heartfelt birthday message on social media.
Back-to-school lunch box ideas that your kids will love
Tasty, cheap and simple-to-make alternatives to the Marmite sandwich.
Meet The Block NZ Ethan’s little miracle son Marley
The builder went on the hit reality show with his friend Sam just weeks after finding out his partner Mia was expecting.
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Mum warns parents about the dangers of self-locking cars after her baby becomes trapped on hot day
"I was in tears and feeling helpless as Joseph was clearly getting more distressed with each passing second," Chloe Stewart revealed.
Russell Crowe’s heartwarming revelation about his sons strikes a chord with many
Russell is happy to skip red carpet events to hang out with his much-loved boys instead.
Celebrated artist Dame Louise Henderson’s lost paintings and her daughter’s mission to track them down
"A few weeks after the exhibition opened, no-one came forward to say they had the work and I began to worry that April may never be found," she says.
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Tāmati Coffey and husband Tim Smith introduce their baby boy and open up about parenthood
The doting dads share what life is like with wee Tūtānekai.
Shortland Street star Monique Bree bravely speaks out about her violent past
In order to tell her story, Monique had to face the court system - something she was no stranger to as a child.
Jacinda Ardern on life with toddler Neve and the family support she treasures
"Motherhood is a joyful, joyful thing but it's also tough," she says.
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Catching up with the history-making millennium baby as he turns 20
''He's very kind, loving and compassionate. Everything I hoped for him when he was a baby, he's become," says proud mum Vanessa Edwards of her boy Tuatahi.
Matilda and Art Green’s exciting New York Christmas adventure with baby Milo
Baby Milo got to meet his auntie for the first time, among other exciting firsts.
Our favourite Kiwi stars reveal their plans and dreams for the year ahead
Here's how the stars will be spending their Kiwi summer.
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The rules around returning Christmas gifts, explained
Are you able to take a Christmas gift back to the store it was bought from, and if so how do you go about this?
Barbara Kendall’s Christmas letter to her mum
''Apart from creating the most amazing Christmas,'' writes the Five-time Olympic windsurfing medallist, "one of the most valuable things that you did was sit and listen.''
