OpinionTalk to the Animals: Dealing with barking dogsIt's normal for dogs to express themselves through barking, but what happens when it becomes a problem?04 Mar 12:30 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Alcohol-induced power trippingIt seems alcohol should be avoided when in possession of an unwarranted feeling of superiority, Shelley Bridgeman explains.03 Mar 09:35 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Can exes be friends?A readers asks: Am I wrong to want him to stop being friends with her? Relationship expert Jill Goldson replies.27 Feb 10:00 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Instagram - what a shamWe live in the world of the Facebook Facade, where neat filters and fun photos do lie.25 Feb 09:40 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Keeping technology from kidsThe tragic death of Charlotte Dawson has sparked chat about the dangers of the internet. Shelley Bridgeman writes about trying to protect her daughter.24 Feb 08:20 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Loving ugly animalsAxolotls, rats, spiders, hairless breeds - what do you think are the ugliest pets?24 Feb 01:43 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Dealing with a lacklustre love lifeRelationship expert Jill Goldson responds to a reader question about the importance of intimacy.20 Feb 10:40 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What food won't you eat?The foods we choose to eat tell a kind of story about us, the way we see ourselves and the way we interact with the world.19 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionDave Shaw: 10 harmful 'healthy' foodsHealth expert, Dave Shaw, reveals some so-called 'health' foods that aren't as healthy as they seem.16 Feb 10:50 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Dealing with a slack parentWhat happens when one parent isn't pulling their weight? Our relationship expert offers her advice.13 Feb 09:55 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is dumpster diving a problem?The reasons a person may be introduced to dumpster diving are many and diverse, Shelley Bridgeman writes.12 Feb 10:15 PM
LifestyleLee Suckling: Things straight people can learn from gay peopleLee Suckling shares life lessons straight people can learn from gay people.11 Feb 10:20 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: What to do about animal crueltyI feel there is a certain obligation for all of us to speak up if we find ourselves faced with a vulnerable animal being mistreated.10 Feb 10:45 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Has Air NZ taken safety videos too far?Until Air New Zealand reinvented them, in-flight safety videos used to be utterly boring to watch.10 Feb 09:30 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: When in-laws drive you crazyRelationship expert Jill Goldson tackles the common problem of in-law issues.06 Feb 10:55 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is local and organic food overrated?Food, these days, has become less about eating and more about ethics and environmental concerns, Shelley Bridgeman says.05 Feb 09:35 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: My hotel nightmaresWhen your accommodation disappoints, it can put a real dampener on your trip. This is your home away from home.03 Feb 10:15 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Who does your housework?As far back as 2001 I was lamenting the gender divide when it came to performing household chores.29 Jan 09:15 PM
OpinionTo be Frankie: A cheat's guide to networking'Networking' maybe the most vomitous word in the English language, but Frankie admits it is important to get anywhere or do anything.28 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What day is your rubbish collected?What’s your rubbish collection day? Does it suit your routines? Should rubbish collection days be rotated annually?27 Jan 09:03 PM
Opinion5 things ruining relationshipsWhy is it such a struggle to keep our relationships stress-free? Relationship expert Jill Goldson shares some common problems.23 Jan 10:45 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What's the point of Twitter?With such polarised approaches there's really only one conclusion to be reliably made about the purpose of Twitter...22 Jan 10:25 PM
OpinionTo be Frankie: 10 lessons from unemploymentWhat lessons can I impart from my experience of having my confidence shot, my bank account filled with electronic tumbleweed and my friends busy all day with their real jobs?21 Jan 09:45 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Top five alternative petsWhen most of us think about pets it's cats and dogs that top the list. Sally Hibbard sheds some light on five alternative animals worth considering.21 Jan 12:50 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What do you do if you find cash?At about 10am on Sunday January 12th, I found a $20 note at Woodhill Sands, an equestrian event centre west of Auckland, writes Shelley Bridgeman.20 Jan 10:45 PM
OpinionTo be Frankie: Exposing the life guts of a 20-somethingIt's happening. I'm writing online for the <i>NZ Herald</i>. I'm immediately going to start telling people in bars that I'm a columnist instead of a lawyer.20 Jan 01:20 AM
OpinionDave Shaw: Tricks fast food joints use to make you fatFast food joints lure you in and encourage you to eat way more junk than you need to fill your belly. Dave Shaw exposes the tricks behind their trade.19 Jan 11:45 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: I'm a Candy Crush addict"If you haven't already downloaded Candy Crush, my advice is: Don't."15 Jan 09:10 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Weird things I've been wonderingShelley Bridgeman had an idle summer break that made her ponder some burning issues.13 Jan 09:10 PM
