Colin From Accounts star Patrick Brammall reveals emotional path to fatherhood
The infertile Colin From Accounts actor knew he’d be a father one day
Emma Lehman opens up about her surrogacy journey and motherhood
A family surrogacy is a gift that keeps on giving for the grateful couple
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Rita Attwood on uncovering her stepdad’s adoption story
The documentary maker solved a history mystery for her beloved stepdad
Sue Watson’s emotional journey from adoption to motherhood
Having her own son made the writer realise what her birth mum Lizzy lost
Life through the lens: Helen Manson on adoption, family, and saving the world
Life behind the lens became personal for the Kiwi who wants to save the world
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Sydney-anne’s a voice of hope for Kiwi kids
After a difficult start in life, Sydney-anne’s helping others
Kiwi family’s adoption journey: ‘We’re so grateful for our boys”
Northland mum Janice reveals how finding her sons’ birth parents has been a blessing
Tender, loving care: How fostering children has changed my life
Stacey Beatson opens up about the joy that fostering children has brought to her life, and theirs.
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My 21-year quest to find my son: A Kiwi mother shares her story
''There was just this emptiness that you couldn't fill. I couldn't talk about it, even with good friends.''
The truth about New Zealand’s adoption laws: two families tell their tales
New Zealand’s adoption laws are more than 60 years old and currently under review to ensure they take into consideration modern values and practices.
Hugh Jackman on his absolute faith that he and his wife are meant to be together
To hear Hugh Jackman talk about his wife Deborah-lee is to hear the words of a man who deeply loves his life partner.
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A foster family’s heartbreak as the young man they took in as a baby develops more and more serious health problems
The health battles of the Helleur family's son Jacob began shortly after Jacob's second birthday when he was diagnosed with pauciarticular arthritis in one knee.
Beautiful moment daughter asks stepdad to adopt her
I know legal papers don't change anything...you've been my dad.
Woman jailed for kidnapping baby from hospital and raising as her own for 17 years
Zephany Nurse was snatched from a maternity ward when she was a newborn. Finally, her kidnapper has been jailed.
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Mum’s touching letter to her adopted daughter
When her daughter was told being adopted was “a sad thing,” this mum took matters into her own hands.
Could you be a foster parent?
Looking after someone else’s child. But it can also be incredibly rewarding to know that you have been able to transform a young person’s life.
Adoptive mum abandons baby with birth defect
The adoptive mum-to-be took one look at little Abigail, and left the hospital.
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One day: I found my Russian birth mother after two decades
Alex Gilbert is a 24-year-old Kiwi who was adopted out of Russia in 1994. As part of our One Day series, he tells us about the moment he met his birth mother for the very first time.
Boy sets up lemonade stand to pay for own adoption
A nine-year-old boy has opened up a lemonade stand so he can help his foster mother pay for his own adoption.
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Watch: Emotional moment couple meet their adopted children for first time
There won't be a dry eye in the house after watching this video.
Meet Sandra Bullock’s new daughter!
It was three years in the making, but now Sandra Bullock is preparing for her first Christmas as a mum of two, with her new adopted daughter Laila and son Louis.
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10 celebs who adopted
Cate Blanchett is the latest star to adopt a child - check out Hollywood's other adoptive parents here
Cate Blanchett adopts a baby girl
The actress has added a daughter to her growing family with hubby Andrew Upton
Weekly people: Foster mum on the boy she couldn’t save
When Karen Scott took in a foster child, she had no idea she was putting her family at risk.
