A readers asks: Am I wrong to want him to stop being friends with her? Relationship expert Jill Goldson replies.

We live in the world of the Facebook Facade, where neat filters and fun photos do lie.

The tragic death of Charlotte Dawson has sparked chat about the dangers of the internet. Shelley Bridgeman writes about trying to protect her daughter.

Axolotls, rats, spiders, hairless breeds - what do you think are the ugliest pets?

Relationship expert Jill Goldson responds to a reader question about the importance of intimacy.

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.

What happens when one parent isn't pulling their weight? Our relationship expert offers her advice.

The reasons a person may be introduced to dumpster diving are many and diverse, Shelley Bridgeman writes.

Lee Suckling shares life lessons straight people can learn from gay people.

I feel there is a certain obligation for all of us to speak up if we find ourselves faced with a vulnerable animal being mistreated.

Until Air New Zealand reinvented them, in-flight safety videos used to be utterly boring to watch.

Relationship expert Jill Goldson tackles the common problem of in-law issues.

Food, these days, has become less about eating and more about ethics and environmental concerns, Shelley Bridgeman says.

When your accommodation disappoints, it can put a real dampener on your trip. This is your home away from home.

What’s your rubbish collection day? Does it suit your routines? Should rubbish collection days be rotated annually?

Why is it such a struggle to keep our relationships stress-free? Relationship expert Jill Goldson shares some common problems.

With such polarised approaches there's really only one conclusion to be reliably made about the purpose of Twitter...

What 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?

When 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.

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.

It's happening. I'm writing online for the NZ Herald. I'm immediately going to start telling people in bars that I'm a columnist instead of a lawyer.

Fast 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.

"If you haven't already downloaded Candy Crush, my advice is: Don't."

Shelley Bridgeman had an idle summer break that made her ponder some burning issues.

Why does the villa, ubiquitous in old inner-city suburbs throughout the country, generate such approval?

Shelley Bridgeman ponders the trend for boys’ schools inviting girls in.