New ZealandLow divorce rate not a sign of happy marriages - expertA low divorce rate shows Kiwis avoid marriage unless they're truly committed, a relationship counsellor said.05 May 03:16 AM
LifestyleKilling them softly with Playhouse DisneyThe loud wail some Aucklanders may have heard this week from the region of Mt Eden was no alarm, car horn or siren - it was me, reacting to the news our TV was on the blink.05 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandOff-the-wall messages of love for MumIt's Mother's Day on Sunday and hundreds of people have already paid tribute to their mothers on a giant post-it wall in central Auckland.04 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex-addict study solicits adulterersResearchers want to hear from serial sex cheats and others with trouser-trouble, to deepen their understanding of what they call "hypersexuality".03 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleA bit on the sideModern life presents numerous ways to cheat: texts, direct messages, or plain, old-fashioned affairs. But is infidelity really betrayal? Radical couples therapist Esther Perel says it might be exactly what your relationship needs.02 May 04:00 PM
WorldPolygamists 'breeding for cash'The burqa is getting all the attention in the debate over Muslims in France. But another controversial tradition among some immigrants is less noticed and far more widespread.02 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwi couples forgoing drawn-out engagementsLong engagements are out as an increasing number of Kiwis are rushing to say "I do" after three months or less.01 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPainful truth for womenIt may be a bitter pill for women to swallow, but men handle pain better than the fairer sex, a leading expert says. 30 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionMulti-tasking doulasSome 'doulas' - women who provide personal support during childbirth are now also offering their services during abortions, writes Dita De Boni.30 Apr 12:23 AM
Entertainment<i>Shortland Street</i>'s gay jibes anger Tauranga residentsA <i>Shortland Street</i> episode which portrayed Tauranga as being intolerant of gay people has infuriated tourism bosses and residents.30 Apr 12:01 AM
EntertainmentSandra Bullock files for divorce, reveals adoption of babyThe Oscar-winning actress revealed yesterday on <i>People</i> magazine's website that she is adopting a 3½-month-old boy.29 Apr 01:46 AM
LifestyleFatherhood can help anti-social men find hope - studyFatherhood can be the key to transforming anti-social young men into responsible citizens, according to new research.28 Apr 11:39 PM
EntertainmentJesse James spotted without wedding ringThe motorcycle entrepreneur has reportedly told friends he knows his marriage to Sandra Bullock is over.28 Apr 02:52 AM
EntertainmentMatt Damon and wife expecting third babyThe <i>Bourne Ultimatum</i> actor and his wife Luciana already have two daughters together.27 Apr 11:41 PM
LifestyleHow to speed-dateAs a means of launching a new dating website, its creators staged a speed dating evening in Auckland. Alan Perrott went along to learn how to find a date under the stopwatch.25 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy</i>: Boyfriend game better than the real thing22 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleBabies left to cry can suffer brain damage, warns parenting guruWhen your baby starts to cry, should you rush to its aid or leave it alone for a while first?21 Apr 11:54 PM
LifestyleWhen two become oneIt's official, my wife and I have now become one. We are joined in holy wedlock, by law - and now, by a hyphen.21 Apr 10:54 PM
LifestyleA big month for genesIt is not a completely far-out scenario that the genetic sequence of all newborn babies may one day be collected by default, writes Dita De Boni.20 Apr 10:53 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Divorce - it's bigger than the lawLawyers are lawyers and although they can be extremely useful, their training to look at the dark side of every transaction does not help you move towards the light.18 Apr 03:45 PM
LifestyleCheats' site a popular affairA website designed to help people have extra-marital affairs arrives in New Zealand this month.17 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleMoaning modern mums?Dita De Boni largely agrees with columnist Jenny Dillon's argument that working mothers have never had it so good.15 Apr 11:07 PM
EntertainmentMel Gibson splits from Russian girlfriendThe <i>Braveheart</i> actor and singer Oksana Grigorieva have a five-month-old daughter together.15 Apr 09:02 PM
LifestyleGrowing the familyIf you went on pure practicality and cold hard statistics, then one kid, or even none, would be the best bet, writes Scott Kara.15 Apr 02:25 AM
LifestyleThe secret to happiness? A prosperous familyHappiness is ...having your friends and families prosper, new Cambridge University research suggests.15 Apr 12:02 AM
New ZealandWorking mums strike backClaims working mothers should quit complaining because they "have never had it so good" have prompted anger from women's groups who say juggling parenting and work is no easy task.14 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSecret Jackie Kennedy interviews revealedA new book covers the former First Lady's marriage and years in the White House, as well as the 1960 campaign and JFK's thoughts on a second term.13 Apr 10:14 PM
EntertainmentJesse James' former mistress apologises to Sandra BullockTattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee told an Australian TV show she wanted to give the Oscar-winning actress "a heartfelt apology".13 Apr 08:40 PM
EntertainmentSienna Miller to wed Law? Liz Taylor not engagedNewly reunited couple Jude Law and Sienna Miller have reportedly got engaged. Again.12 Apr 11:28 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Wedding alarm bells starting to ringIf getting married is to adopt a new identity (Mrs, married, perhaps a new surname), accepting a proposal is to adopt a non-identity.12 Apr 04:00 PM
