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'Incredibly close': How Heath Ledger helped a Kiwi actress meet her husband
Yellowjackets' Simone Kessell met Gregor Jordan through her ex-partner, Heath Ledger.

'Third time lucky': Dream wedding 12 years after life-changing accident
Auckland couple Matt and Kerryn Hoani's wedding day has been a long time coming.

Watch: Head teacher jailed for spanner attack on deputy in love triangle
The head teacher attacked his deputy with a spanner out of jealousy.

‘I can’t do it without her’: TV investigator David Lomas on love and new adventures
Why partner Clarinda makes him feel so lucky in love.

From Warnie to Billy Ray: Liz Hurley’s most iconic relationships
Hurley says she's experienced "four great loves", so who was her best celeb match?

Beckenridge disappearance: Man behind 'new evidence' retracts all allegations his cousin 'helped' missing pair
Man who brought 'new evidence' to Coroner about Beckenridge retracts all allegations.

‘Same age relationships don’t last’: How 99yo actor's 46-year age gap love survived
'Everybody said it wouldn’t work.'

Government proposes compulsory consent education in Kiwi schools
Feedback is now open on new relationship and sexuality education in schools.

'Made my life hell': Dramatic send-offs and a kiss end Mafs 2025
OPINION: Surprise admissions of guilt and a brutal grilling occurred at the show's climax.

Four things I learned about relationships after watching a season of MAFS
OPINION: From gaslighting to grim groom behaviour, Mafs was full of cautionary tales.

Identical twin sisters marry twin brothers in unique double wedding
Identical twins found love and married in a one-of-a-kind double ceremony.

‘Be gone horrible woman!‘: Bride and groom battle at brutal final vows
OPINION: Mafs is drawing to a close, but the drama is far from over.

Mafs stars unveil shock engagement
SPOILER WARNING: The highly publicised proposal took place at a Mafs reunion party.

‘Not so hasty, good sir!‘: Sex tips from the world’s first advice column
From orgasms to onanism, The Athenian Mercury answered questions nobody else dared to.

Mafs couple’s last minute love decision sparks confusion
OPINION: One pair refused to accept their own final vows in an unprecedented 360.

HIV self-tests to be available at pharmacies
Experts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.

Could MAFS dinner chaos see no shows at final vows?
OPINION: Fury and fallouts mar the final dinner party of the experiment.

Kiwi MAFS bride hit with restraining order by estranged husband
Warning: Contains spoilers, drama, excessive tea.

Kiwi MAFS bride’s bold move behind husband’s back
OPINION: Bold betrayals of trust leave the final vows hanging in the balance.

‘The last straw’: ‘Cheating’ scandal rocks MAFS
REVIEW: One of the most controversial tasks in MAFS history was the last straw for some.

Kiwi bride scolded in tear-filled MAFS commitment ceremony
OPINION: The Jacqui and Ryan hamster wheel of emotions is up and running again.