OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Why are villas so popular?Why does the villa, ubiquitous in old inner-city suburbs throughout the country, generate such approval?08 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Girls wanted at boys' schoolsShelley Bridgeman ponders the trend for boys’ schools inviting girls in.06 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: New year resolutions for feministsIn her last ever blog post for nzherald.co.nz, Rebecca Kamm gives her top six tips to carry you through 2014 in "ultimate feminazi style".02 Jan 11:15 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is teamwork overrated?Groups and teamwork have long been talked up but they may repel anyone with an ounce of creativity, writes Shelley Bridgeman.01 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 8 mistakes dog owners makeDo badly behaved dogs start out that way or are they are helped along by their owners? Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard tackles the question.01 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: 1 in 200 US mothers believe they are virgins (and other women's studies)31 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: A gripe about kid's artI imagine parents need to dial down the effusive praise and cast a realistic eye over these artistic endeavours.25 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionEnjoy booze in a healthy wayDrinking guidelines should be adhered to for improving health and longevity, but here's some practical advice for making that happen.24 Dec 01:00 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanBlog: Parcel delivery problemsYears ago I discovered from personal experience that a private home makes an unsuitable address for a courier parcel.23 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleSonja Srzich: A Croatian Christmas (+recipes)A traditional festive feast connects a family to their heritage, writes Sonja Srzich.23 Dec 01:00 AM
LifestyleThe dirt on diets to avoidDiet is a dirty word. Despite this heaps of people think about jumping on an eating plan as the new year rolls in. Here are some of the worst that you should avoid adding to your list of resolutions.22 Dec 08:55 PM
OpinionS/He Says: How to buy your partner a presentMen spend far less time choosing gifts, apparently. Here's some advice to help them on their way to gift bliss this Christmas.19 Dec 11:50 PM
LifestyleMinimising festive food wasteThis Christmas we want to love food and hate waste. Check out our favourite leftover recipes and share your own idea.19 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Five Christmas gripesBecause there's no fun in a truly cheerful lead-up to the 25th we've assembled a selection of gripes for the so-called festive season.18 Dec 11:10 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: The male friendship crisisSociologist Lisa Wade says white heterosexual men have fewer friends than any other demographic, despite their yearning for closer platonic connections with other men.17 Dec 09:50 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: The worst Christmas giftsShelley Bridgeman has indentified some key types of presents almost guaranteed to aggravate the recipient.16 Dec 10:10 PM
LifestyleGrant Allen: Escape to the spice island (+recipes)Grant Allen gets a lesson in Balinese home cooking from three friendly hotel chefs.14 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleAll sorts of sugar in rainbow sweet treatsIt's Christmas and that means our supermarkets fill up with lots of lollies. And we buy them to ensure our homes are havens of sweet treats for our visitors over the holiday season.13 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Are truckies misunderstood?Before I gained my truck licence last year, I held a one-dimensional stereotypical view of truck drivers.11 Dec 10:20 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: Happy relationship = better body image (+other women's studies)Rebecca Kamm shares the latest in ladies' studies covering body image, sexy ads and the secret skills of red heads.10 Dec 10:15 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Are you 'almost alcoholic'?Some experts claim that there may be an entire spectrum of possibilities that lie between the non-alcoholic and the alcoholic state.09 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleGrant Allen: Tiny and so tasty (+recipes)The Port Waikato whitebait crown is hotly contested, says Grant Allen.07 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionThe biggest sex regretsA new study says men and women have different sex regrets, thanks to evolution. But is it really that simple?06 Dec 01:00 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Have you photographed a crying baby?In a world in which social media sites are full of photographs depicting clichéd "happy family" scenes, it's refreshing to see some honest moments.04 Dec 10:40 PM
LifestyleDon't be a food label foolIf you care about what you eat, then don't worry too much about reading food labels because they're not as helpful as you may think.04 Dec 09:15 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Do you feel like a fraud?Have you experienced impostor syndrome? How did you choose to deal with it? Is hiding it or revealing it the best approach?02 Dec 10:50 PM
LifestyleGrant Allen: Kitchen confidences (+recipes)Longstanding mates Margot and Mel are the toast of London, finds Grant Allen.02 Dec 03:05 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Overcoming comfort eatingUsing food as a sadness distractor is well-documented. Think back to Bridget Jones and her Darcy-less weekends of icecream and vodka binging!01 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Should men wear makeup?What's your view on make-up for men? Is okay or outrageous?27 Nov 09:00 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: Hijab-wearing rapper speaks up for womenWomen's World News welcomes you once again. Today: Egypt, Afghanistan, Rome and the UK - grim alerts mixed in with lighter things, as unrolls life just generally.26 Nov 09:50 PM