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Lee Suckling: Fighting back at Gen Y 'tribes'

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

Talk to the Animals: Do Kiwis hate cats?

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

Dave Shaw: 9 nutrition myths debunked

Eating well is simpler than it seems, says Dave Shaw. Don't be confused by common diet myths and fallacies - we debunk a few of the biggest.

Louise Thompson: Why you don't feel inner peace

Jill Goldson: How to be alone, not lonely

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.

Shelley Bridgeman: Why would you slam safety gear?

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

Lee Suckling: 5 health issues young men should flag

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

Talk to the Animals: The healing power of animals

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

Shelley Bridgeman: Why stay in a hotel at home?

"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."

Lee Suckling: A dry spell happens to the best of us

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

Talk to the Animals: Cat people Vs dog people

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

Shelley Bridgeman: Someone is always watching

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.

Jill Goldson: When issues arise over inter-racial love

"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."

Dave Shaw: 10 steps to a diet you can do for life

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.

Nic Watt: Five of the best Japanese ingredients

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.

Shelley Bridgeman: Stop banging on about changing the flag

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