OpinionJill Goldson: What happens when a parent diesIn light of the tragic death of Peaches Geldof, and that of her mother 14 years earlier, relationship expert Jill Goldson takes a touching look at how to deal with the loss of a parent.08 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandOwner gives up fight to save BorisBoris the giant schnauzer has been put down after he was given a death sentence for attacking a woman at a Whitianga bed-and-breakfast last year.08 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleOld-time tips to keep men happyWomen need to stop nagging and men to open up more, according to recent advice. But what advice were they giving a hundred years ago?08 May 07:00 AM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman: The stresses of modern motherhoodMotherhood: it's complicated. It's relentless. It's forgettable. It's why we all deserve breakfast in bed this Sunday, writes Shelley Bridgeman.07 May 11:20 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Hating hyphenated surnamesDespite its impracticalities and inelegance, the freshly-minted hyphenated surname continues to appeal, writes Shelley Bridgeman.05 May 11:10 PM
Lifestyle'Warning bell' as marriage figures dropOur changing modern society is behind the dramatic drop in the number of New Zealanders tying the knot, and getting divorced, relationship experts say.05 May 06:08 AM
LifestyleThe business of motherhoodIn honour of Mother’s Day, Danielle Wright talks to mothers who successfully mix parenting with their professions.03 May 09:00 PM
LifestyleGoodbye, NZ - Zoe flies homeA blossoming TV and radio career isn't the only good thing Zoe Marshall will leave behind when she boards a plane to Australia tomorrow.03 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleKate puts kids firstKate Hawkesby tells Catherine Milford why she gave up a high-profile career to be a stay-at-home mum - her best job yet.03 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWedding guests going the extra mileSpending big bucks on someone else's special day is becoming more common, with a new consumer survey showing guests fork out more than $800 for each wedding.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Don't let money destroy your relationshipOur disagreements about money invariably are linked with perceptions of control, security, self-esteem and love, writes Jill Goldson.02 May 01:50 AM
LifestyleIn sickness and in health? Not for wifeA new study has revealed that serious illness raises the risk of divorce in older married couples, but far more so if it's the wife who falls ill, not the husband.01 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandEye on NZ First MP's hiring of staffA New Zealand First MP is the subject of a complaint to Parliament's Speaker over the employment of a person who lives at the same property.30 Apr 05:00 PM
RoyalsEight royal marriage rupturesIn the wake of Prince Harry's split from girlfriend of two years Cressida Bonas, here are eight dramatic royal marriages that didn't survive the years.30 Apr 07:00 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Dealing with the death of a petSadly, most of us will experience the loss of a pet at some stage. Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard shares strategies to cope.28 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandVeitch pops the question to girlfriendSports broadcaster Tony Veitch is engaged after proposing to his girlfriend in Australia.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet new Mrs Clooney (to be)He has wined and dined a succession of beautiful women without apparently ever being tempted to surrender his status as the world's most eligible bachelor.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGeorge Clooney's leading ladiesA list of ladies linked to George Clooney over the years.28 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Old, grumpy friends but such good sportsAs my year as a supportive wife draws to a close, I find that my husband has set me some challenges in his haste to make the most of my undying support before it ends, writes Wendyl Nissen.27 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldNo pets in twister shelterJerry Starr thought he was taking the safe approach when a twister was reported heading towards his suburban neighbourhood outside Oklahoma City last May.26 Apr 08:23 PM
LifestyleCouple in tune after 65 yearsFor Lindsay Vile, the recipe for a happy 65 years of marriage is patience, tolerance and understanding.25 Apr 10:28 PM
LifestyleCruising on: Golden girls reuniteWhen Sydneysider Deb Griffin and three of her Australian girlfriends spent a day in Auckland in 1974 it was one of those moments that stays with you for the rest of your life.25 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Can kids cause jealousy in a relationship?Q: "My husband and I mostly have a happy and loving relationship but he is sometimes quite unkind to our 15-year-old son - a typical teen but a good kid."25 Apr 12:30 AM
LifestyleSingle-parent kids 'no less happy'Children raised by a single parent are no less happy than those living with two biological parents, a study has found.24 Apr 02:25 AM
LifestyleEase work stress - call in the dogsStressed at work? Not getting along with your colleagues? The answer is simple. Take your pooch into the office - and many Kiwis are doing just that.23 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleWhat makes musicians sexy?Naturalist Charles Darwin's theory that music's primary function is sexual courtship may have been proved right.23 Apr 02:15 AM
OpinionBlog: Downsizing your dogWhat is it about these little ankle biters that we love so much? I say 'we' as I have gone to the small side myself with two pomeranian X Japanese spitz balls of fluff.21 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandNat Party president married in rest homeNational Party powerbrokers Peter Goodfellow and long-term partner Desley Simpson have married in an intimate service at a resthome.19 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleRowing pair about to become a tripleOlympic rowers Mahe Drysdale and Juliette Haigh are celebrating a nappy Easter after revealing they are expecting their first child.19 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionHow important is sharing a bed?How important is sharing a bed with your partner? Relationship expert Jill Goldson explains.18 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleHow to raise kids on a boatRaising your children on a sailing boat has its dangers, but seafaring parents claim the benefits are vast.16 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleHappy couples sleep closerCloseness between couples is reflected in the distance separating them as they sleep, a study has found.16 Apr 03:45 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Reflecting on a year of marriage equalityIt's time to celebrate all that marriage equality has given society, writes Lee Suckling. Importantly, it's also time to reflect on what it hasn't given us.15 Apr 09:10 PM
