Family

It's that time of year families coming together to celebrate, but spending more time together can also bring its own stressors. Relationship therapist Jo Robertson has some tips for avoiding conflict… Audio

Family disputes are getting increasingly complex and costly to unravel. There's agreement on updating the law, but actual changes have stalled.  Audio

It's kitten season, so if you're thinking about getting a cat - now is a good time as animal shelters are full of them. But what cat is going to suit your household? How much do cats cost to run? How… Audio

Our almost 70-year-old adoption laws are under review and there are calls for changes to make it easier for adopted children to reconnect with their biological family. Audio

We're producing up to 150,000 tonnes of surplus food every year. The New Zealand Food Network steps up and takes it before it reaches what would've been its destination: landfill. Audio

Dr Becky Kennedy became Instagram's favourite 'parent whisperer' almost by accident. Indeed,Time magazine went as far as describing 'Dr Becky' - as she's known online - as the 'Millennial parent… Audio

Christmas Day is a time for families to get together - but also a time when families can fall apart. There's no magic cure for making Christmas less emotionally challenging, but we can… Audio

Covid vaccination status is proving a divisive topic around Aotearoa as the Christmas break approaches.

Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon says tension around Covid-19 is reaching boiling point… Audio

So international travel and family reunions abroad will soon be back on the cards, with most saying the time to bust the international border is well overdue.

Our reporter Nick Truebridge hit the… Audio

It's been hard for kids to feel motivated during the pandemic, and it's been hard on families as well, especially with people trying to do so many different things in shared spaces. But there are also… Audio

The Awhi Shed makes and delivers care packages and hot food to flood victims and volunteers, to rough sleepers, and to brighten the days of those struggling with an ongoing lockdown. The driving force… Audio

New York Times bestselling author and Twitter sensation Jenny Lawson suffers from depression and anxiety - not to mention coming from a family with a history of dementia. But instead of hiding her… Audio

It's every parent's dream to see their children succeed in life and sometimes that means helping them along the way. But how much help should children get? Financial planner, Liz Koh says people with… Audio

Matariki will be celebrated on June 24 next year. While most people are happy for any excuse to take a day off work, a new poll from Research New Zealand shows that less than half of us rate the day… Audio

A new documentary, Heaven and Hell - The Centrepoint Story - airs tonight. It's a gruelling but powerful watch - mainly from the perspective of some of the former children of the commune, including… Audio

The Law Commission is currently reviewing succession law, which is the law that addresses who should get a person's property when they die. It's important law that affects all New Zealanders… Audio