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Date nights + wine to match
A bit of creative wine wisdom won't go astray on any date day of the year, be that with your lover or a friend.

Valentine's gift with bite
Love birds looking for a quirky way to celebrate the romantic occasion are spoiled for choice.

Valentine's Day a miss for many Kiwis
New Zealand women are more likely than men to get the Valentine's Day gift they want tomorrow - but more than a third might not get anything at all, a survey reveals.

The perfect engagement ring
If you're planning to pop the question and confused about how to craft the right ring for your lady love, Kiwi jewellery designer Mike Piercey has some insider tips.

Say 'I love you' with bacon
Bringing home the bacon has taken on a whole new meaning for Valentine's Day this year.

Roses are ready for Valentine's lovers
Black Magic is in demand, as sweethearts prepare to cast spells over loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Kiwi dating site poised for launch
Buoyed by comments from friends left unsatisfied by their experiences with dating websites, Dylan Bland decided he could create better technology himself.

The best engagement rings
Designer and goldsmith Mike Piercey, has designed thousands of engagement rings, and these are among his favourites.

Talk to the Animals: What to do about animal cruelty
I feel there is a certain obligation for all of us to speak up if we find ourselves faced with a vulnerable animal being mistreated.

Five of the best places to pop the question
Megan Singleton proposes five places to pop the question on Valentine's Day.

Love search an Olympic hit
Kiwi snowboarder causes a stir at Sochi after looking for romance via Tinder dating app.

Together at last
In honour of Valentine’s Day, Living goes behind the scenes of a much-anticipated TV wedding.

Last minute love
It might be the thought that counts but when it comes to Valentine's Day, Kiwis are leaving such thoughts to the last minute.

Sibling rivalry becomes political in Abbott family
When Tony Abbott picked up one of Australia's major daily newspapers on Monday he would have seen his youngest sister on the front page passionately kissing another woman.

Jill Goldson: When in-laws drive you crazy
Relationship expert Jill Goldson tackles the common problem of in-law issues.

Talk to the Animals: Holiday plans for pets (+WIN!)
If you're making the most of the potential long weekend coming up, or heading out of town at any time, Sally Hibbard wants to make sure your pet has its own holiday plans.

Getting hitched for less
Cocktails and canapes, high tea and breakfast receptions have become popular wedding-day alternatives for couples getting married on a budget.

Love triumphs over age gap
On paper, Antonios Papaspiropoulos and Victoria Tobin's relationship may look a little unusual.

Talk to the Animals: What kids can learn from pets
Top tips for parents to ensure pet-keeping is a positive learning experience for younger members of the family.

Peter Pan marriage proposal
Watch the moment as an actress accepts real-life marriage proposal from Peter Pan during the performance. Sandor Sturbl stunned the audience and his girlfriend as he popped the question to Scots co-star Lilly-Jane Young as they performed at the Hydro in Glasgow. Video supplied by Music Hall Productions.

5 things ruining relationships
Why is it such a struggle to keep our relationships stress-free? Relationship expert Jill Goldson shares some common problems.

Blog: I'm quite liking being kind
I am counting the days until this year-long challenge is over. It will end in May, and I cannot wait to return to my former self-serving self.