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
LifestyleFacebook opens door to cheatingPopular social networking website Facebook is being blamed for a growing number of divorces as bored and lovesick middle-aged couples hook up with their ex-lovers or childhood sweethearts.12 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow much freedom is too much?Herald blogger Dita Di Boni says building genuine self-esteem in young girls is never an easy task.12 Apr 02:25 AM
EntertainmentJustin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's relationship on the rocks - reportsThe showbiz couple, who have been dogged by suggestions their union is close to breaking up for some time, have reportedly called it quits.11 Apr 08:52 PM
LifestyleWeddings: It's all in the planningThose in the know tell <I>Viva</i> what's hot and what's not in everything from food to flowers for the big day.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWedding invitations stolen as bride-to-be and friends dineA bride-to-be was robbed of her wedding invitations while she and her bridal party dined only metres away and chatted about the big day.08 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleRemoving the security blanketScott Kara and his wife find themselves concocting a story to disguise the disappearance of their daughter's beloved comforter.08 Apr 02:42 AM
SportCricket star admits he was marriedPakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who was poised to marry an Indian tennis star, has admitted he is married to another Indian woman.07 Apr 11:27 PM
EntertainmentJim Carrey ditches Jenny, Lenny and Dawn's marriage kaputThe storm clouds have gathered in Celebville today with two major split announcements from solid-seeming celebrity couples...07 Apr 12:49 AM
New ZealandBookshops: Don't treat us like babysittersA children's bookshop is working with security staff of a nearby tavern and casino over the growing problem of parents leaving children to read while they gamble.06 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe beast of EasterA holiday weekend "break" with the kids leaves Dita De Boni feeling exhausted.05 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleAnd baby makes ...Large families have long attracted stares and jokes. They have also been the inspiration behind screen dramas, from the 50s' film <I>Cheaper By The Dozen</I> to the 70s' TV series <I>Eight Is Enough</I>.03 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSandra Bullock to end her marriage - reportThe Oscar-winning actress has allegedly taken steps towards ending her almost five-year marriage to Jesse James.31 Mar 01:41 AM
EntertainmentSimon Cowell planning Salvador Dali-themed wedding partyThe music mogul who is set to marry make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy in early September, will reportedly have a setting inspired by the revered Spanish surrealist painter.30 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleJust keep WigglingThey really are getting on those Wiggles - the big joke at the concert we trouped to on Sunday was that Jeff (who is always falling asleep) has just received his senior card!28 Mar 10:09 PM
LifestyleWOULD YOU JUST ... be quiet please, my darlingYou really shouldn't curse and swear at your kids, but sometimes an under-the-breath mutter slips out, admits Scott Kara.24 Mar 09:23 PM
LifestylePregnant dad syndromeIt is tempting to laugh at the idea that male partners of pregnant females experience some of the symptoms of pregnancy.21 Mar 03:00 PM