OpinionTalk to the Animals: Are you guilty of animal cruelty?If you can answer yes to one of the following questions, you are perpetuating the type of cruelty that would result in a prosecution should we be discussing cats and dogs.14 Apr 11:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Modern man demands more than crisp sheetsThe wonderful thing about being a supportive wife - my challenge for a year - is that you get to wear a self-bestowed halo for the good work you are doing.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBattle to honour dead mother wonThe 21-year-old, born in England and now living in Wellington, said she once attended a support group for children of same-sex parents after moving to New Zealand. Her family was the only one there.11 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Post-date protocolYour eyes seem to lock, you just about finish one another's sentences, you feel a surge of soulmate recognition - then bam, date’s over, and you’re back home.11 Apr 02:00 AM
LifestyleEight great Auckland datesDelaney Mes shares eight great dates you should add to your to-do list.10 Apr 01:30 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Why the royal family portrait upset mePeople all across the globe erupted into fawning fits of hyperbole when the latest family photograph of the Cambridges (William, Kate, baby George and dog Lupo) at their Kensington Palace apartment was released.09 Apr 10:50 PM
LifestyleDesigner Tom Ford ties the knotAmerican fashion designer Tom Ford has married his partner Richard Buckley.09 Apr 01:45 AM
LifestyleHow Twitter could ruin your relationshipSpending too long on Twitter makes you more likely to break up with your partner, a study claims.09 Apr 01:10 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 5 Royal fun factsTo honour the arrival of the Royals, blogger Sally Hibbard exposes five animal fun facts linked to the monarchy.07 Apr 09:35 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Becoming a mum again in my 50s? Hubby isn't keenShocking news out of Britain this week is the trend of women in their 50s having babies, writes Wendyl Nissen. The number of babies born to women over 50 has doubled in four years to 154.06 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleCheer-up pills in the doghouseMan's best friend is increasingly taking antidepressants to get a new leash on life.05 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe art of public uncouplingIt’s all sweetness now, but just wait. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s divorce may get nasty, says William Langley.05 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleGrumpy Cat hits her terrible twosWatch out world, Grumpy Cat has hit her terrible twos.04 Apr 10:24 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: What if physical attaction wears off?I’ve been with my wife for 23 years, married for 20 of them. We get along fine, but I don’t think I find her attractive anymore.03 Apr 11:50 PM
WorldKoalas shooting selfiesNot quite a duck face, but Bruce the koala and his friend Jay have become quite the experienced selfie-snappers at Wildlife Sydney Zoo.03 Apr 08:50 PM
LifestyleMiranda Kerr keen to explore her sexualityMiranda Kerr has hinted she wants to explore relationships with women in the aftermath of her marriage breakdown.31 Mar 10:33 PM
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
