Lifestyle'My midwife made me a mother'I said goodbye to my midwife last week and it broke my heart a little bit. How can you ever thank someone enough for making you a family, twice?02 Sep 03:37 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Netflix and chill means what?Everybody gets to the point in their life where they realise common slang is beyond their realm of coolness.01 Sep 08:58 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Realign your integrityThis week I would like you to do an Integrity Inventory with your good and gorgeous self. It's simple but it's not easy.30 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionModern etiquette: What do I do with the ring from my first marriage?I've still got my wedding ring from my first marriage and have since remarried. What should I do with it?30 Aug 07:44 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: When in Rome - blend inI'm always surprised that people feel they have a right to walk into any bar or any club in town as if they own the place, writes Kerre McIvor.29 Aug 10:45 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: Chicken nuggets? Where's the chicken?I've looked at chicken nuggets before but never have I seen a packet which contains so little chicken.28 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Ashley Madison hack leaves no stomach unchurnedWhen is hacking good, and when is it bad? The Ashley Madison leak offers a curly conundrum, writes Paul Thomas.27 Aug 09:12 PM
OpinionWhy are we obsessed with the super-rich?You'd have thought that we would have got over our fascination with the wealthy. But we haven't.27 Aug 08:50 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: How much of the hype about the property market is true?Shelley Bridgeman recently sold her house. The sale would not enter local folklore for the price it attracted, making her question the 'runaway market'.26 Aug 10:30 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: What is a Stromo?He's in your gym, he's in your office, he's on K'Road at Family on a Saturday night. He is the new metrosexual, writes Lee Suckling.26 Aug 06:24 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Why I leave without saying goodbyeThe Irish Exit. The strategic, covert, and abrupt moment when you're at a social gathering and decide to say goodbye to no one and slink out a side door.24 Aug 08:20 PM
OpinionCan I pinch my neighbour's lemons?My neighbour has a huge lemon tree in their garden. They never use the fruit. Is it acceptable for me to grab a few without telling them?23 Aug 11:10 PM
OpinionYoung women seek sexploits free of shame - it's a brave new worldIt used to be that young women who had a lot of sex were "sluts", writes Verity Johnson. So what's changed?21 Aug 11:57 PM
LifestyleWhat's in these colourful doughnuts?Two conflicting ingredients labels on these doughnuts leaves a bad taste in Wendyl Nissen's mouth.21 Aug 11:50 PM
OpinionI used Ashley Madison, now what?If you've ever used it - or you're worried your spouse might have - read on for our advice on dealing with this most intimate of criminal hacks.21 Aug 01:00 AM
OpinionSeven warning signs you're in a dangerous relationshipAbuse is possible anywhere, so learn the warning signals and be honest with yourself and your loved ones. Here's what you should be watching out for.20 Aug 10:10 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Things I hate about platesThere are few traditions more likely to put me off an event than a request to bring a plate, writes Shelley Bridgeman.20 Aug 08:23 AM
OpinionRhonwyn Newson: My C-section left me feeling ripped offMy labour and birth didn't go according to plan and I've always felt cheated for having to have a C-section, admits Rhonwyn Newson.19 Aug 03:30 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Why men and women deal differently with being dumpedThe end of a loving relationship is akin to coming off an addictive drug, and male and female coping mechanisms do often appear to follow slightly different paths, explains Jill Goldson.18 Aug 05:45 AM
OpinionModern Etiquette: What happens if I rip a dress trying it on?"I accidentally snagged a dress when I tried it on in a store. Is it acceptable to ask for a discount? Do I mention that I was the one who tore it?"17 Aug 02:35 AM
OpinionDo male/female friendships really work?Male and female friendships are like Jetstar; however many people say they're awesome, the general public still aren't convinced.16 Aug 09:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanCan you take food in to a restaurant?Like anything, Shelley Bridgeman writes, it's all about context. So when is it appropriate to take food into a restaurant? There are three main factors to consider.16 Aug 03:30 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: The secrets to getting upgraded to Business ClassLee Suckling has flown Business Class five times in the past year, but has not paid for it once. Here's how to turn left when you enter a plane.15 Aug 10:40 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenGluten-free treat isn't a total slice of heavenArtificial colours and flavours detract from the good vibes of this gluten and dairy-free slice, writes Wendyl Nissen.15 Aug 08:15 PM
OpinionRhonwyn Newson: Why do dads get more praise than mums?I feel like we don't give dads enough credit, writes Rhonwyn Newson, and we go a bit overboard with the praise when dads do perform parenting or household tasks.14 Aug 02:20 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanDo we overshare online?Shelley Bridgeman on why pregnant bellies and discreet breastfeeding is ok - but the act of giving birth and exhibitionist breastfeeding is not for online posting.11 Aug 09:59 PM
OpinionLee SucklingWe need diversity in NZ mediaThe Smalley debate brings up the importance for diversity in media. But empathy for minorities is just as important, writes Lee Suckling.11 Aug 01:44 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Focus on the small good thingsIf life has thrown us a curly one it can get very easy to spiral into thinking that somehow life is passing us by in one area.09 Aug 11:03 PM
OpinionModern etiquette: I can't afford to buy a house. What are my options?"My wife and I have $100,000 in savings, but can't afford to buy our first house. We are sick of spending $400 a week in rent. What are our options?"09 Aug 10:20 PM
OpinionRehabilitate your 'salty tooth'It's true we need a bit of salt, but very little - half a teaspoon of salt each day is all we need. Kiwis consume an average of 9g of salt each day, writes Niki Bezzant.08 Aug 07:41 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: You can't manufacture 'real' experiencesWe can't seem to get away from the flawed idea that we should be trying to "collect" experiences, writes Verity Johnson.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: When life hands you lemon, honey and gingerGetting down to the real juice about sugary drinks, cold pasteurised is as real as you get on a supermarket shelf, writes Wendyl Nissen.07 Aug 05:00 PM
