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Jill Goldson: What happens when a parent dies
In 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.

Owner gives up fight to save Boris
Boris 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.

Old-time tips to keep men happy
Women need to stop nagging and men to open up more, according to recent advice. But what advice were they giving a hundred years ago?

Shelley Bridgeman: The stresses of modern motherhood
Motherhood: it's complicated. It's relentless. It's forgettable. It's why we all deserve breakfast in bed this Sunday, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

Shelley Bridgeman: Hating hyphenated surnames
Despite its impracticalities and inelegance, the freshly-minted hyphenated surname continues to appeal, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

'Warning bell' as marriage figures drop
Our changing modern society is behind the dramatic drop in the number of New Zealanders tying the knot, and getting divorced, relationship experts say.

The business of motherhood
In honour of Mother’s Day, Danielle Wright talks to mothers who successfully mix parenting with their professions.

Wedding guests going the extra mile
Spending 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.

Jill Goldson: Don't let money destroy your relationship
Our disagreements about money invariably are linked with perceptions of control, security, self-esteem and love, writes Jill Goldson.

In sickness and in health? Not for wife
A 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.

Eye on NZ First MP's hiring of staff
A 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.

Eight royal marriage ruptures
In 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.

Talk to the Animals: Dealing with the death of a pet
Sadly, most of us will experience the loss of a pet at some stage. Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard shares strategies to cope.

Veitch pops the question to girlfriend
Sports broadcaster Tony Veitch is engaged after proposing to his girlfriend in Australia.

Meet 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.

George Clooney's leading ladies
A list of ladies linked to George Clooney over the years.

Couple in tune after 65 years
For Lindsay Vile, the recipe for a happy 65 years of marriage is patience, tolerance and understanding.

Cruising on: Golden girls reunite
When 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.

Jill 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."

Single-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.

Ease work stress - call in the dogs
Stressed 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.

What makes musicians sexy?
Naturalist Charles Darwin's theory that music's primary function is sexual courtship may have been proved right.

Blog: Downsizing your dog
What 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.

Nat Party president married in rest home
National Party powerbrokers Peter Goodfellow and long-term partner Desley Simpson have married in an intimate service at a resthome.

Rowing pair about to become a triple
Olympic rowers Mahe Drysdale and Juliette Haigh are celebrating a nappy Easter after revealing they are expecting their first child.

How important is sharing a bed?
How important is sharing a bed with your partner? Relationship expert Jill Goldson explains.

How to raise kids on a boat
Raising your children on a sailing boat has its dangers, but seafaring parents claim the benefits are vast.

Happy couples sleep closer
Closeness between couples is reflected in the distance separating them as they sleep, a study has found.