OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: The virtues of unisex toiletsOPINION: With segregated toilets continuing to cause dilemmas, the argument for ditching toilets designated for specific genders has never been more compelling, writes Shelley Bridgeman.18 May 07:30 AM
OpinionYou should always go to a crying babyOPINION: The one piece of parenting advice Emily Writes always adheres to.17 May 02:05 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why men are getting a bad rapCOMMENT: Men are too scared to work with kids. It's too dicey an area for them. As a result children miss out on good, solid male role models.16 May 03:30 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Peering into the lives of others through FacebookCOMMENT: Facebook is simply millions of lighted-up houses to peer into. But you can't go home to all of them, writes Deborah Hill Cone.15 May 09:45 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Lollypop chicken at SaajSteve likes chicken. And he was most impressed by this ingenious dish at Indo-Chinese restaurant Saaj.13 May 02:18 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Why are mother-daughter relationships so complex?OPINION: Jill Goldson explains why mother-daughter relationships are so complex.13 May 01:16 AM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedMegan Nicol Reed: How to break up with your hairdresserAs they knead our scalps over the basin, touching us with a familiarity a lover does not always enjoy, we come to think of hairdressers as confidantes, counsellors, friends even.12 May 10:20 PM
OpinionPolly Gillespie: Why I hate the BachelorCan't you see they just want to stir up publicity for The Bachelorette?12 May 10:00 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: How shows like The Bachelor trigger thoughts about managing heartbreakRelationship expert Jill Goldson delves into the science of heartbreak and how Fleur Verhoeven can move on.12 May 05:15 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldKyle MacDonald: How much can you really help someone with an addiction?OPINION: The biggest struggle for someone in a relationship with an actively addicted person is not the impact of the addiction, but to recognise the limits of the help we can provide.12 May 04:20 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: My pet peeves at restaurantsOPINION: Shelley Bridgeman shares her biggest pet peeves when dining out. Do you agree?11 May 05:15 AM
OpinionEmily Writes: Was I wrong to go out and get drunk?OPINION: As a busy mum of two, Emily relished the chance to spend a night out. But had she fallen prey to the actions of another, would she have been to blame?10 May 01:04 AM
OpinionPolly Gillespie: Growing up next door to family violencePolly Gillespie reveals what it was like growing up next door to a violent man and what she wishes her family had done differently to deal with it.09 May 02:06 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Who's making all that mess in our toilets?COMMENT: So who's making all the mess in our public toilets? Who's weeing on the floor in restaurant restrooms? Who's not flushing? Who can't aim? Matt Heath peers over the brim.09 May 12:15 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Actions more important in equality debateCOMMENT: You need to do more than just tell people to be less sexist, because it simply doesn't work, writes Deborah Hill Cone.08 May 09:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: A yoghurt for dairy free eatersCOMMENT: The world has gone mad for coconut. Coconut water, milk and cream is in every health food as we search for more ways to improve our health.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedMegan Nicol Reed: The world is full of lonely peopleDear Megan, why do people assume you are lonely just because you live alone (and yes, with the prerequisite three cats)?06 May 01:35 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The man who ate Lincoln Road meets a new challenger in the burger warsThe ceiling lights are very bright, the burgers are big and the service is fast at Mr Burger.06 May 01:35 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldWhy do people self harm?OPINION: Kyle MacDonald discusses some of the factors that could contribute to a person self harming.04 May 09:00 PM
OpinionPolly Gillespie: Messages of support over flu deathCOMMENT: I received many emails from people who had contracted the flu without vaccination and almost died. The stories were harrowing, writes Polly Gillespie.04 May 05:30 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: A part-time empty-nesterOPINION: After 13 years at home, Shelley's daughter has headed off to boarding school. It feels like the end if an era.04 May 03:50 AM
OpinionPolly Gillespie: Losing my sister to the fluPolly shares the heart-wrenching story of her sister's death from influenza.01 May 07:00 PM
OpinionMeet food, it's your new bestieCOMMENT: Having a good relationship with food means we can cope with the randomness. And that's worth cultivating.01 May 03:52 AM
OpinionThe truth about people-pleasersOPINION: Relationship expert Jill Goldson explains what's behind the drive of a people-pleaser.28 Apr 11:15 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The man who ate Lincoln Road has a bad time at Burger FuelThe man who ate Lincoln Road, chomps on a soggy beef burger and okay fries at Burger Fuel.28 Apr 07:57 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanThe rules for dining out with kidsOPINION: Shelley Bridgeman outlines the dos and don'ts of dining out with children.27 Apr 05:00 AM
OpinionEmily Writes: 'Shareable' parenting wisdomOPINION: Emily Writes' most 'shareable' wisdom about children and parenting.26 Apr 04:10 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Covertly cool Bronagh has me girl-crushingCOMMENT: I rather shocked myself by thinking maybe I rather admire Bronagh Key. I know! Wacky! But please keep reading.24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Are New Zealanders fatter than Americans?COMMENT: Sure, obesity increases the risks of heart disease, diabetes and sore ankles. But if something is going to kill you, it might as well taste good.24 Apr 05:00 PM
