OpinionSeven tips for parents during a break-upLiving in a rearranged family is a way of life for one in three families in NZ - and it doesn't have to spell the worst for these kids.06 Aug 11:35 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is common courtesy dead?In reality, the possibility of courtesy lies within every single social interaction, writes Shelley Bridgeman. But have old-fashioned good manners gone missing?05 Aug 10:57 PM
OpinionLee SucklingThe worst places in the world to be gayAccording to the International Lesbian and Gay Association, 2.79 billion people still live in countries where being gay is a crime.05 Aug 01:05 AM
LifestyleFoods that aren't as good as you thinkThe reality is many items construed as healthy options are not even close. We give you the low-down plus our healthier alternatives.04 Aug 05:50 AM
OpinionModern etiquette: How do I tell a workmate she's inappropriately dressed?"Enforce the implicit of office dress codes and the importance of not giving superiors any reason not to take her seriously."03 Aug 01:25 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonThe really good thing about being busyBusyness can be a good thing and a bad thing, writes columnist Louise Thompson.02 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionLittle use in keeping a low-carb dietI'm tired of the debate about what we should eat being framed as "fat vs sugar". Just cutting carbs or fat is no guarantee of a healthy diet, writes Niki Bezzant.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Time to talk sexual consentThere is a problem among young people, and probably everyone else, over what constitutes consent, writes Verity Johnson.31 Jul 08:19 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: Less is more in wrap battleOn a quest to find store-bought wraps that don't have a strange chemical smell, Wendyl Nissen discovers a good organic alternative.31 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Six reasons I hate cafésShelley Bridgeman missed the memo about NZ's café culture. She only visits them if she has to. Here are six reasons why she hates them.29 Jul 11:35 PM
OpinionHow mannequins are destroying womenFrom the the depths of an eating disorder, even the most harmless image, comment or interaction could trigger waves of self loathing and insecurity, writes Emma Gleason.29 Jul 10:45 PM
OpinionBlog: Baby No.1 vs baby No.2The first time around I relished being pregnant and felt like Mother Earth herself. But this gushy mum-to-be was gone the second time around, Rhonwyn Newson admits.27 Jul 09:50 PM
OpinionHow do I refuse a handshake?I hate shaking people's hands. Is it bad form to refuse? - No Joy for Germs, Tauranga.26 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionTara Carson: I'm the mother of the 'demon' child. Here's what happenedShe pointed at my baby's face and screamed, "You need to shut the hell up!" My husband replied, "Are you serious? Are you really yelling at a toddler right now?"26 Jul 09:35 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenReal organic berries - shame about the air milesThe fine print reveals that although these bags of summery goodness are packaged here, the contents are grown overseas.26 Jul 09:20 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Courage or comfort"How do I know it's time to move jobs/country/city/relationship? How do I know it's right? I'm really scared if I make this move it might not work out for me."26 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Self-righteous? I just want to be understoodThe phrase "check your privilege" is a favourite among lefties, writes Verity Johnson, but what does it really mean?24 Jul 11:05 PM
OpinionLee SucklingFeel richer than you areLee Suckling tells us how to feel richer than you really are, and enjoy big city life without a big city budget.23 Jul 12:32 AM
OpinionDarlena Cunha: Can you yell at another person's child?When a strange adult yells at a child, it alters their world. It's a humiliation to the parents, but to the child, it can be life-changing, writes Darlena Cunha.22 Jul 09:20 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Women are always at risk of 'crotch shots'Crotch shots are nothing new. I'd go so far as to say they're something of a cottage industry on the world-wide-web, writes Shelley Bridgeman.22 Jul 12:20 AM
OpinionCan I tell my hairdresser to shut-up?"I really like the way my hairdresser does my hair, but she insists on chatting the whole time. I don't want to chat. How do I tell her to pipe down?"20 Jul 12:20 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: How to love your bodyHating your body will never get you as far as loving it will.19 Jul 08:30 PM
OpinionLee Suckling10 things not to say to a military spouseMilitary life is hard, especially when spouses are deployed to far off places. From experience, Lee Suckling shares the worst things to say to military spouses.18 Jul 08:29 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants to Know: Nice mussels, but why the artificial colours?If you want chilli flavouring on your mussels, the DIY option is a much healthier choice than these artificially coloured ones, writes Wendyl Nissen.17 Jul 09:02 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is the F-word okay for kids?Is it hypocritical if parents swear while expecting their children to shun the curse words? Are foul-mouthed kids okay? Shelley Bridgeman ponders.16 Jul 12:45 AM
OpinionHitting back at mean mumsWho are these do-gooders posting messages on social media? And why are they spending time on Facebook, not making memories with their families? vents Rhonwyn Newson.14 Jul 01:35 AM
OpinionModern etiquette: Is my nose job a disgrace to feminism?I consider myself a feminist, but I want to get a nose job. Am I letting down the sisterhood?13 Jul 12:45 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonComment: Make space for good stuffI have a challenge for you today. I want you to have more of what you want in your life.12 Jul 08:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenAre Jelly Tip biscuits worth the hype?Calorie and sugar-wise, are you better off eating a Jelly Tip ice cream or one of the new Jelly Tip biscuits? Wendyl Nissen crunches the numbers.12 Jul 07:55 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Why can't Kiwi men dance?Go out on Friday night, get a few drinks in and watch the migration of women on to the dance floor. But men are a different story, writes Verity Johnson.10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionLee SucklingThe most controversial diets this yearThere are lots of hot diets out there for 2015. These seven persist to top the list. But, which of them are backed up by scientific evidence?09 Jul 11:15 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Drink up, light up, call the Pope... Cancer's comingWe've all had the disconcerting experience of being told, often by someone who read it in Reader's Digest, that something we take for granted can cause cancer.09 Jul 10:50 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Filthy bathroom habits of NZers exposedSurvey results about bathroom habits have provided a fascinating insight into the hygiene levels of Kiwis and revealed "some less-than-sparkling habits".08 Jul 10:00 PM
Opinion'Pregnancy police' back offWhy would no one question serving a pregnant woman a coffee in a restaurant, but eyebrows would be raised if the same woman asked for a glass of wine, wonders Rhonwyn Newson.08 Jul 02:40 AM
