OpinionTalk to the Animals: Top animal news stories for 2014There was no shortage of animal stories making news this past year, though sadly most have not been especially positive.08 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: How to avoid feeling stuckSometimes we feel really stuck in a situation. Stuck in a relationship. Stuck in a job. Stuck financially. Whichever way we look we seem trapped, and that is stress-inducing.07 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Moving back home when you're olderLiving back home with mum and dad - a sensible move full of focus and strategy - or a bleak admission to having lost your foothold in the climb up the mountain of adult life'?04 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Worst ads of 2014Shelley Bridgeman lists ten advertisements from 2014 we'd rather forget.03 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Presents for petsThey say Christmas is all about the children, however if it happens that your 'children' are of the furry variety that's no reason to leave them off Santa's list.02 Dec 12:15 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Why we fall for old flamesIs rekindled love a delicate and tender flower - or a releasing of a genie from a bottle with a warning on the label?28 Nov 02:30 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Things I hate about restaurantsAs the festive season approaches, it's time to once again highlight some of the worrying issues that you might face when venturing out to eat in our fine city.27 Nov 12:50 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: How to get married on $1000I jumped the gun and got married in early November. It was a simple affair, and while we didn't set out with this specific goal in mind, the total wedding cost came in at just under $1000.25 Nov 10:25 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Surviving silly season stressThe long holidays are only weeks away. But how much relaxing we do will tend to depend for many on gender and psychology, writes Jill Goldson.24 Nov 12:10 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Four simple ways to build confidenceLet's face it - life is easier with confidence. Here are four techniques to raise your confidence that you can start applying today.23 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionPets as presents? Don't do itWith Christmas upon us there will undoubtedly be some animals thrust into the noise and excitement of the day, writes Sally Hibbard.17 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Country versus city lifeShelley Bridgeman can see the best of both worlds - we want you to have your say. Do you prefer the bustling city life or the more laid-back regional vibe?12 Nov 11:50 PM
OpinionSamantha Bluemel: 7 ways to shake up your health routineStaying inspired is without a doubt the best motivator. With that in mind, here are some fresh ideas to spruce up your routine ahead of summer.12 Nov 08:55 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: We love doing old things new waysWe love market disruption: it's what makes things better, more affordable, and forces inferiority out, writes Lee Suckling.11 Nov 10:25 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 8 outrageous animal mythsAfter investigating those myths that have made it into the 21st century, these are our top picks.10 Nov 07:20 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: 7 secrets of people who love their workAre you one of 40 per cent who feel no joy at the day ahead as you brush your teeth and check for your keys?06 Nov 09:35 PM
OpinionAmanda LinnellAmanda Linnell: New All Blacks jersey is high-tech and very tightWhen it comes to maximising the silhouette, this new look uniform scores full marks. Considered the "blackest ever" All Black uniform, it is also the tightest.05 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Melbourne Cup's sinister aftermathNever have those opposed to horseracing had their point proved so emphatically as in yesterday's Melbourne Cup, writes Sally Hibbard.05 Nov 02:15 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: What has the internet done to sex?Society has always been fascinated by sex, and the internet gives us insight into previously unheard of sexual practices, portraying them as standard conduct, writes Lee Suckling.05 Nov 01:25 AM
OpinionLouise Thompson: The question to ask when something doesn't feel rightYou know that feeling, that nagging feeling that something is a little off. It might be the job, the relationship, a friendship or a family thing. But you have an underlying feeling of unease.04 Nov 12:53 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: The truth about horse racingIs horse racing the sport of kings or is it the blatant exploitation of horses for entertainment and financial gain? Sally Hibbard ponders on Cup day.03 Nov 10:40 PM
OpinionDave Shaw: Health tips from a top modelMiss Supermodel New Zealand winner sheds new light on how a model can eat to ensure she maintains the body she desires while remaining full of health and vitality.02 Nov 09:25 PM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman: Should 'grotesque' Santa go or stay?It seems you can't keep a creepy Santa down, writes Shelley Bridgeman. The gigantic Santa is set to grace (or should that be disgrace?) Auckland's Queen Street for yet another festive season.29 Oct 11:15 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: The rise of Halloween in NZWe're a culture that loves hysteria, and Halloween is a great vehicle for which people can go nuts. Is it an important celebration? Absolutely not, writes Lee Suckling.28 Oct 10:20 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Glassons rodeo ad shows 'stupidity and ignorance'I was shocked to see the latest Glassons ad featuring a glamorous young woman astride a bull, writes Sally Hibbard.27 Oct 09:25 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Conscious Christmas energyThe run-in to Christmas creates a perfect storm for Kiwis to become exhausted. Why?26 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Is Tinder safe?Tinder: tacky, or just a super-efficient way to meet a match in this new age of need-it-now-ness? wonders relationship expert Jill Goldson.23 Oct 09:25 PM
OpinionDave Shaw: Stop going nuts over coconutStop going nuts over coconut, it might not be as healthy as what you think, writes Dave Shaw.23 Oct 07:20 PM
