OpinionTalk to the Animals: Dog show or freak show?The quest for exaggerated breed characteristics deemed desirable by show judges has encouraged inbreeding with subsequent health and welfare issues for dogs.31 Mar 10:00 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: Why wasps?I want to believe in the inter-connectedness of things, I really do.28 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleSex tips from 1945 guideA vintage relationship guide aimed at women reveals the outrageous sexism practiced by men during the Forties.28 Mar 02:30 AM
LifestyleSniffing out the perfect partnerPheromone parties claim to put science into search for love - by allowing you to choose a mate by odour. Sophie Robehmed sniffs out her perfect partner.27 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Why do we take it out on our partner?You remember the cliché about "kicking the cat" after a bad day? I think sometimes we might be kinder to our animals than we sometimes are to our partners.27 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentUncoupling on island getawayWhen Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced they were "consciously uncoupling" after 10 years of marriage, many wondered what exactly that entailed.27 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleNew STD dating app culturally insensitiveA new dating app designed to provide proof someone is free from sexually transmitted diseases is drawing criticism from Native Hawaiians.27 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleMore 'conscious uncouplings'Yesterday the world heard the shocking news that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are to separate after 10 years of marriage.27 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleWhen people stop kissingFor lovers, it's the first moment of physical intimacy. But why do long-term partners lock lips so much less? Rebecca Hardy investigates.26 Mar 01:00 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 10 ways to attract wildlife into your backyardExtending the local wildlife an invitation to visit your backyard is as simple as providing appropriate food, water and shelter.24 Mar 11:10 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: An empty house is bliss for getting things doneI'm feeling much better about my supportive wife challenge since my husband got a real job, writes Wendyl Nissen.23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandStrangers kiss in AucklandThe first time you plant your lips on someone else's is awkward enough - let alone when it's someone you've just met, in front of cameras and for public consumption.22 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldRugby star's ex gets revengeEx-Lions rugby star Andy Powell was left red-faced after he was publicly shamed by his estranged wife on Twitter.21 Mar 01:45 AM
LifestyleA summer of wedding trendsI don't know if it's my age (hurtling swiftly towards my 30s) or just that marriage has seemingly become popular again, but this summer more than others I found myself at many weddings.20 Mar 11:30 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Tackling the tricky balance of raising teen girlsFinding the middle way is the mantra for parenting our daughters, writes relationship expert Jill Goldson.20 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleLost sweetheart 'followed her dream'A man who was reunited with his wartime sweetheart after 70 years apart is "absolutely devastated'' by her death just 10 months after their belated marriage.18 Mar 03:55 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: How to keep an eco-friendly catCats are great to have around, however we also have a responsibility to the other animals we share the environment with.17 Mar 11:25 PM
LifestyleLast chapter in wartime love storyA Christchurch woman, who kindled the hearts of romantics worldwide after marrying her wartime sweetheart after 70 years of separation, has died.17 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleWhat makes a man's ideal dayMen would spend more than four hours having sex and barely three-and-a-half hours working during an "ideal day", a British survey has found.17 Mar 01:40 AM
LifestyleWatch: When 20 strangers kissFrom nervous laughter to a passionate kiss: What happened when 20 complete strangers were asked to lock lips.12 Mar 02:30 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Gay or hipster? + other cultural confusionsWhile bar-side identification was once as simple as "Definitely Straight", "Metro", and "Definitely Gay", we now have dozens of sub-cultures to wade through.12 Mar 12:45 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Why dogs attack, what to do about itAnimal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard reveals why dogs attack, tips to train your dog not to bite, and what to do if it does.10 Mar 08:05 PM
LifestyleCrufts Dog Show 2014Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the Crufts Dog Show is a annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. 09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricketer and model bride tie the knotThe former Black Cap wore blue, and his lingerie model bride sparkled in stunning, sleeveless white as cricketer-turned-mortgage broker Adam Parore wed his girlfriend yesterday.08 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleGaydars do exist - studyResearch reveals findings about how lesbian and straight women judge each other's personality and sexual orientation.07 Mar 01:25 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Why won't my partner commit?My boyfriend and I have been together for about five years now. All of our friends are moving forward – getting married, buying houses – but we aren’t making any progress.06 Mar 09:40 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Dealing with barking dogsIt's normal for dogs to express themselves through barking, but what happens when it becomes a problem?04 Mar 12:30 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Can exes be friends?A readers asks: Am I wrong to want him to stop being friends with her? Relationship expert Jill Goldson replies.27 Feb 10:00 PM
LifestyleScold your dog? Don't botherDog owners are being advised to ignore the puppy eyes, the tail-between-legs and the apparent guilt the animals appear to show when they have done something wrong – canines do not feel shame, according to animal behaviour experts.27 Feb 06:38 PM
LifestyleCouple celebrate 65 years of laughterThe bud of teenage romance blossomed into a lifetime of love for Kath and Pop Winmill.26 Feb 07:41 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Instagram - what a shamWe live in the world of the Facebook Facade, where neat filters and fun photos do lie.25 Feb 09:40 PM
LifestylePhotos: Capturing childbirthAuckland based Birth Photographer Keri-Anne Dilworth, captures childbirth on camera.25 Feb 04:00 PM
