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Shelley Bridgeman: Can we keep it platonic?

The subject of platonic relationships between members of the opposite gender is fascinating but not everyone believes in the idea that a man and a woman can share a friendship devoid of any sexual attraction or chemistry.

Shelley Bridgeman: Same-sex adoption will happen

Law allowing same-sex adoption in New Zealand won't happen overnight, but it will happen.

Dita De Boni: Scary scooter mania at schools

Kids are crazy about riding a scooter to school, but have the dangers been considered?

Robyn Pearce: Why do we work such long hours?

There's no one right answer, but this I know - if we keep working crazy hours something will give.

Shelley Bridgeman: Protecting the nation's children

Should authorities start sharing information about New Zealand children so they can be better protected?

Don Kavanagh: Paying the piper way too much

Steep drink prices at gigs leave a sour taste in Don Kavanagh's mouth.

Shelley Bridgeman: There's more than one way to be a mum

Despite popular belief, the arrival of a baby doesn't have to compromise your home, career, sleep, relationships, social life or sense of self.

Shelley Bridgeman: Holidaying in Fiji

For many years, in the interests of uninterrupted holidaying pleasure, I conveniently overlooked Fiji's problems.

Shelley Bridgeman: Visiting the occupiers

One sunny Sunday afternoon I visited the occupied territory at Aotea Square.

<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Any day now

I've been eating hot curries, taking the occasional hot bath. All in following a range of advice, kooky and not-so-kooky, in the service of shifting this last, as-yet unborn baby from womb to cot.

<i>Scott Kara:</i> Taking a break from the kids

The most important mission when it comes to being child-free for a few days is doing it as a couple.

<i>Scott Kara:</i> The iPad generation

It's likely that the only way I will ever get my hands on an iPad is if there's a two-for-one deal down at the local gadget store.

<i>Scott Kara:</i> Happy Feet's cute but he won't save our kids

The story of a sick penguin exposes a nation with its priorities askew, writes Scott Kara.

<i>Scott Kara:</i> Road rage on the school run

Chaos outside the school gate is nothing new, but on a busy road, it's quite something.

<i>Scott Kara:</i> Teaching responsible habits around alcohol

When I heard about Craig Norgate's party before the King's College ball I was outraged. But I quickly pulled my head in.