Kiwi humility includes an awkwardness talking about money with friends. Fair enough, as too often it's to blame for passive aggressive barbs or outright arguments.

"It is no longer the domain of the 'environmentalist', angry or otherwise to care about the plight of our wildlife, it is up to all New Zealanders."

Dave Shaw finds out about a smart new set of healthy eating guidelines being considered in Brazil.

The practical American philosopher Buckminster Fuller famously said "The minute you begin to do what you want to do, it's a different kind of life".

Once the balance of independence and intimacy has got out of kilter, then the predictable concerns arise, says Jill Goldson.

If I were to think of two classic patterns that would stand the test of time, they would be stripes and check.

I bring raw chicken into the house about twice a year, writes Shelley Bridgeman. And when I do, my kitchen goes into virtual lockdown.

A new study groups Generation Y into six tribes. But this Gen-Yer doesn't agree with this grouping.

Does pest status take away an animal's right to be treated humanely?

For many of us, the thought of being alone can trigger an anxious response - even from when we do not normally feel anxiety, writes Jill Goldson.

Whether it's lifejackets or helmets, surely anything that potentially saves lives and minimises injury in an accident is a good thing.

Because it’s Men’s Health Week, it’s time to give ourselves a bit of a wakeup call, writes Lee Suckling.

Can we postulate that animals could actually heal us? Research around this topic has provided some interesting results.

Before you declare your allegiance to the caffeinated culture, here's a quick update about the drug our society chooses to celebrate.

Michelin-star chef Josh Emett will be hands-on in your kitchen with his latest venture.

Here are 6 top maintenance rules governing how we can be better and kinder friends to our friends.

The photograph showing the Duchess of Cambridge at the moment her dress flew up in Australia's Blue Mountains has sparked a furore.

We're now happy, and very willing, to pay for content, writes Lee Suckling. Do you agree?

Think English food is stodgy? The Grill’s Sean Connolly believes it should be regarded as food for the soul.

Relationship expert Jill Goldson reveals the five most common qualms of couples who live together, plus tips to resolve them.

"I suspect the reasons for checking into a hotel in your own city are likely to centre less on productivity and more on achieving privacy for unauthorised assignations."

The mid-20s sexual slump, we'll call it, is particularly prevalent among urban professionals.

Join the debate: Are you a cat person or a dog person? State your case.

Clearly, we have to assume that if we're in a public space, it's highly likely we will be under some sort of scrutiny, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

"I moved to NZ from South Africa three years ago and recently become engaged to Kiwi. My fiancée is Indian and my parents are Afrikaners - I worry they won't approve."

No one is arguing that diet isn't crucial for good health. However there seems to be a bit of confusion over what makes up the best kind of diet, writes Dave Shaw.

Japanese cuisine doesn’t have to be complicated; in fact simplicity is what makes the island nation’s food so satisfying. Award-winning Masu restaurant executive chef Nic Watt profiles five key ingredients to kick-start your Japanese pantry.

Without a viable alternative in sight, there's little point to this endless discussion.

We take a wider look at what the rest of the globe has to offer New Zealanders with itchy feet and open minds.

Now that my flatting days are behind me, I’ve decided that the whole concept of having flatmates and living with perfect strangers is downright odd, writes Shelley Bridgeman.