Hawkesby: When did eating get so complicated?
COMMENT: Just about everyone you know is on a diet - but our grandparents didn't need to.
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Deborah Hill Cone: Stop dumping kids in 'factory farms'
COMMENT: Children need to live free range in their early years.
Matt Heath: My health policy? Ditch the sickies
COMMENT: Of course there are a few exceptions like Ebola and rabies.
How does plant medicine impact breastfeeding?
Traditionally, breastfeeding teas are used for nutrient support during breastfeeding.
Kerre McIvor: Why parental tough love can be a sign of care
COMMENT: Parental tough love is a sign of concern.
Niki Bezzant: Pick the fruits of the season
COMMENT: The answer to the issue of expensive veges is not to buy less.
Restaurant review: The Parasol and Swing Company
Kim Knight won't be ordering the crayfish waffle again, but there's still plenty to love.
Why we need to end the 'stranger danger' myth
Strangers aren't the real danger when it comes to protecting your children.
Auckland v Wellington: Which gay scene is better?
Lee Suckling compares the two cities' pros and cons, from an LGBT perspective.
Is having too much control over your life a bad thing?
"Imagine having the ability to accept nothing will go to plan, but figure it out anyway?"
How do you talk to a 5-year-old about death?
COMMENT: Google only gets you so far when it comes to answering kids curly questions.
Matt Heath: The bare facts about cleaning in the nude
COMMENT: Is nude cleaning a disgrace? No, says Matt Heath, it's rather funny.
Niki Bezzant: Not all nutrition advice is equal
COMMENT: "It worked for me" is a powerful sales tool. But it pays to be careful.
Royal Wedding: Who the hell does Eugenie think she is?
Jan Moir: Why is this lowly royal being given a wedding just like Harry and Meghan?
The Sex Files: How to get over a dry spell
Whether it's been a month or a year, Lee Suckling shares how to get back in the saddle.
Northland steal: $30K Louis Vuitton trunk traded for loaf of bread
The next time someone tells you bread is bad for you, direct them here.
Why do Kiwis struggle to make friends overseas?
The Kiwi accent is gold for friend-making, yet we still struggle, writes Lee Suckling.
I left Auckland six years ago - this is what I miss
Beck Vass left Auckland for her kids but there are some things she'll always miss.
Deborah Hill Cone: An awful inverse snob — who, moi?
COMMENT: It's hard to know how to avoid hating the ultra-rich.
How marshmallow can help a tickly throat
But it's not the marshmallow you're probably thinking of.
Megan Nicol Reed: How to write a will
It's a cumbersome task. The kind you put off. Until it's too late.
Nanogirl: How shift work is bad for your health
COMMENT: Shift work has been shown to impact the health, social life and sleep quality.
Auckland weekend eats: Giant fried chicken and donut burgers
These are some of our favourite foodie picks around Auckland this weekend.
Hawkesby: Stepping back in time and the value of antique stores
COMMENT: Maybe I'm turning into my mum but I now enjoy shopping for antiques.
Why is mental health therapy in Auckland so expensive?
Comment: "Inequality is toxic. Nowhere is this inequality more obvious than Auckland."
Why you don't need to 'spice up' your sex life
Things don't always go right in the bedroom, and that's okay, writes Lee Suckling.
Seamless underwear: A cautionary tale
"It was a 12-hour flight to LA. I decided I wanted to sit cross-legged. Then it happened."
Surprising thing about a grown man with a pierced ear
It was a big deal for Lee Suckling to get his ear pierced.
Thanks Smiggle, I've already blown my school holidays budget
Comment: I brushed the sequins on a Smiggle notebook up and down. Damn, they're worth it.
The one question we shouldn't ask Meghan Markle
Harry and Meghan have to answer plenty of nosy questions.
Niki Bezzant: Nature versus nurture debate heats up
COMMENT: It's up to parents to help curb our kids getting fat, says Niki Bezzant.
Is this the key to happiness?
If you slip up or stuff up, try and toughen up. Carry on. Be resilient.