New ZealandAbuse link to suicidal thoughtsNew Zealand women who have experienced violent relationships are more likely to contemplate suicide, according to new research which says better integration is needed between health and social services.31 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleCarrots make sperm better swimmers - studyYellow and orange-coloured fruit and vegetables improve men’s fertility, but the carrot produced the best all-round results, a new study reveals.30 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: The secrets to a happier marriageThe results of a 27-year study on 373 hetero couples - all newly married in 1986 - are now public. It's the longest running study so far on what makes a marriage successful.29 Oct 10:30 PM
All BlacksSmith's big day, but teammates all awayUsually, Conrad Smith plays centre for the All Blacks. But this weekend, as the rest of the team packed their bags to fly to Japan, Smith shared centre-stage with his beautiful bride.26 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBloom, Kerr call it quitsCelebrity couple Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have gone their separate ways after three years of marriage.25 Oct 08:50 AM
OpinionModern Musings: Can long distance relationships work?From a guy and a girl who've done the distance, here's the good and bad of it. Share your thoughts.24 Oct 10:25 PM
LifestyleBoys sex ed 'should be vulgar'You need to be crude and rude to teach schoolboys about caring sexual behaviour, says an expert who has enlisted the help of vulgar comedians.23 Oct 09:20 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Please, darling, just buy me my houseI want to get up one morning, put on my make-up, backcomb my hair ... and return to find that my husband has bought a new house without me seeing it. Just like that.17 Oct 09:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Staying hitched wins the raceBeing married can be the difference between poverty or plenty in old age.17 Oct 09:10 PM
LifestyleDeep voices sexier - studyScientists found that men with masculine, low-pitched voices are better at attracting women - at least those looking for short-term flings.16 Oct 08:00 PM
EntertainmentBig pay day for Kim Kardashian's engagement ringKim Kardashian's engagement ring has sold at auction for nearly US$750,000 (NZ$896,000).16 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentKatie Holmes dating Jamie Foxx - reportsKatie Holmes is dating her ex-husband Tom Cruise's Collateral co-star Jamie Foxx, according to multiple reports.15 Oct 11:25 PM
OpinionRebecca Kamm: The question every woman has asked"Am I pretty enough?" It's a rare woman who hasn't pondered the question, silently and secretly.15 Oct 10:05 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: The risks of delaying motherhoodIt’s all very well to talk of planning your reproductive life but sometimes circumstances get in the way.14 Oct 09:55 PM
LifestyleWhy do we kiss? - studyKissing is fun and feels lovely, but what is causing us to want to lock lips? New research out of Oxford University suggests it's a way we size up our mates.13 Oct 11:45 PM
LifestyleThis is not a bromanceWhy do we have to label a man’s love for another man with an ironic tag, asks Mic Wright.12 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestylePart of the familyToday’s au pairs are nothing like the saucy minxes seen in movies of the 60s and 70s. They’re hard-working young women paying to see the world as they work, writes Carroll Du Chateau.11 Oct 10:00 PM
OpinionModern Musings: What does it take to be a man?How To Be A Man lists abound. Here's one that's making waves online, for all the right/wrong reasons. Have a read and share your comments.10 Oct 09:45 PM
LifestyleHow breast cancer changes self-esteem and sex lifeNearly one in three women who had beaten breast cancer, and 54 per cent of those under 55, say they have sex less often.10 Oct 09:05 PM
LifestyleThe eternal male worryA man’s level of anxiety about his penis size does not correlate to how his genitals actually measure up, a new study has found.09 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe rise of anti-viagra drugsKnown as anti-Viagra, a new drug which treats premature ejaculation could be the next big thing.07 Oct 02:00 AM
EntertainmentJolie sparks secret wedding rumoursAngelina Jolie has sparked fresh rumours that she and Brad Pitt have wed in secret, after the actress was spotted wearing a new ring on her wedding finger while in Australia.01 Oct 11:30 PM
LifestyleBridget Jones' shocking twistSpoiler alert for Bridget Jones fans and tissues at the ready...29 Sep 11:55 PM
LifestyleAre trial separations worth it?Trial separations are all the rage among celebrity couples. But do they give relationships helpful breathing space – or just delay the inevitable? Genevieve Roberts reports.19 Sep 09:20 PM
LifestyleHugh Jackman's wife: There's a global orphan crisisHugh Jackman's wife Deborra-Lee Furness is calling for changes in global adoption laws so more abandoned children can find loving parents and homes.17 Sep 03:45 AM
EntertainmentMiley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth: It's overMiley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have called off their engagement.16 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: How kids cope in blended familiesIt's little wonder children in embryonic blended families can feel uncomfortable and uncertain about the new arrangements.16 Sep 09:55 PM
New ZealandMahe's wet woolly weddingUnder a guard of honour made from oars, Olympic rowers Mahe Drysdale and Juliette Haigh shared one of their first moments as husband and wife.15 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleKiwi's quirky NYC proposalThousands of happy couples get engaged in New York's Times Square, but New Zealander Shaun Kavanagh's surprise proposal to his girlfriend is probably among the sweetest.13 Sep 02:45 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenBlog: Stressed partnersBeing a supportive wife is not all about doing the housework and cooking. It's also about dealing with your husband's stress.12 Sep 09:30 PM
