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Woman shares how she discovered her partner's affair, while her sister was dying

In the wake of the Coldplay kisscam saga, a Herald reader shares her story of betrayal.

Why thousands of midlife women are too afraid to drive on the motorway

Experts say stressors such as work, health and family contribute to this phobia

‘I kept it from my husband for months’: What it’s really like to be diagnosed with autism at 60

Telegraph: "You realise that you’ve got this jigsaw of your life that’s nearly complete".

How to pick a good tomato (and salvage a bad one)

New York Times: Five expert tips from a chef to make sure they’re delicious every time.

Location sharing was cool for Gen Z until Instagram made it weird

Even as Gen Z adopts tracking apps, they remain controversial.

That’s a lot of needles in your face: The rise of ‘notox’ beauty treatments

New York Times: In the age of #notox, can cosmetic acupuncture be the new Botox?

Three diets that stimulate the same hormone as weight-loss drugs – without the side effects

Telegraph: Targeted diet and lifestyle programmes can achieve similar results.

Advice: Why is my family avoiding me after I cut off contact with my father?

New York Times: How to reconnect with family amid past pain.

'Monsters are not born – they are created'

Playwright Jess Sayer on the 19th-century teen who gave the world Frankenstein's monster.

Overwhelmed by chores? Try ‘batching’

Washington Post: This workplace technique for time management can be put to use at home.

The Kiwi celebs escaping winter to spend their summers in France

'You wake up with a sense of excitement because you don’t know what the day will bring.'

Opinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comeback

Taste-testing the socially acceptable face of fat.

All the benefits of having a G&T over a glass of wine

Telegraph: Why gin and tonic could be the tipple to go to.

A British model was kidnapped to be sold as a sex slave. No one believed her

Telegraph: Eight years on, suspicion and hostility still stalk Chloe Ayling.

When I lost my hair, it felt like the end of the world. Now I’m proud to be bald

Telegraph: People don't 'suffer' from hair loss. Hair loss is just hair loss.

Advice: My husband has lost his lust for life (and sex) now that he’s on a weight-loss drug

Telegraph: What happens when your partner becomes "boring to be around"?

The seven significant traits of a sociopath and how to spot one in your life

Telegraph: Sociopathy is officially known as antisocial personality disorder.

Society Insider: All Black buys $3.5m Waikato home; Rich Lister and hospo queen celebrate milestone birthdays

Plus, what’s in store - on and off the pitch - for Auckland FC this coming season?

I’ve helped hundreds of men overcome erectile dysfunction. Here’s how

Telegraph: Half of all men will experience ED at some point in their lives.

How many steps do you really need in a day? A new study has the answer

New York Times: Spoiler – it's not 10,000.

All the gear and no idea? The only equipment Kiwis actually need to get fit

Beginning your fitness journey? Here's where to start.

How Botox went middle-class

Washington Post: How injectables became run-of-the-mill maintenance treatments.

Advice: My friend’s kids are wearing me out - can I say something?

New York Times: How to balance compassion with boundaries for other people's children.

'Utterly alone': How a relationship separation inspired Aussie journalist's new book

Nicole Madigan's book explores 'relationship purgatory' – deciding to stay or leave.

Could dementia patients benefit from an AI companion?

New York Times: Experts say new tech has significant potential – and risk.

Smoothies: Health boost or sugary trap?

Telegraph: Are smoothies better than juice and which are the best for our health?

Inside NZ's booming functional drink craze for gut and brain health

Sodas, tonics and elixirs that promise more than just hydration are on the rise.

The familiar fingerprints of a forgotten art heist

New York Times: How a true crime fan lifted the lid on an art heist.

'I'm watching you:' Why David Lomas is so good at finding people

David Lomas, once a tough crime reporter, admits some of his TV reunions make him teary.

For some New Zealand winemakers, Māori beliefs lead the way

New York Times: How regenerative farming and Māori values are shaping NZ's wine future.

Why your couch position is shortening your life – and how to fix it

Telegraph: Why your couch habits could be harming your health.

The seven worst drinks for your gut health (and what to have instead)

Telegraph: Why your favourite drinks may be harming your gut health.

Opinion: Why New Zealand urgently needs a cultural gifting programme

A Cultural Gifting Programme would aid public collections and support artists' careers.

Relationship experts share their tips on what makes a marriage last

Washington Post: Therapists share secrets to lasting marriages.

Advice: Are tight jeans and cologne reason enough to stop dating a nice man?

New York Times: Can you overcome certain aspects of someone's presentation?

Opinion: Yes, you can buy a T-shirt for $9. But here's why you shouldn't

There's a hidden cost to picking up a fast fashion bargain.

Why women are weary of the emotional labour of ‘mankeeping’

New York Times: Females are having to meet more social and emotional needs of men.

My bad diet and stressful job gave me a leaky gut – here’s how I turned it around

Telegraph: How changes in diet helped one woman manage MS symptoms.

Society Insider: Meet the Mowbrays’ inner circle – who are the people closest to NZ's richest family?

From exec. assistants, to lawyers, to glam squads, there’s a village behind the Mowbrays.

It turns out there’s a right and wrong way to pee

Washington Post: Why certain bathroom habits may cause future problems.

Phone, lip gloss, condiments, cabbages: The claw grip takes hold

New York Times: Women are making "claw grip" videos, but what's the larger message?

No strings? No way. The perils of being 'friends with benefits'

Washington Post: Why therapists warn against commitment-free liaisons.

How to build muscle as you age: Tips for midlife strength training

New York Times: Building muscle gets harder in midlife, but it’s still possible.

Picking up the pace on your walk helps, even for older adults

Washington Post: Walking faster offers significant health benefits for older adults.