Children need time and space just to play - if not they'll end up psychologically damaged, says a British parenting writer.

The extreme cosseting of our children was highlighted by the recently-aborted 'Abstain for the Game' campaign.

It’s a girl for Kimberly Stewart and Benicio del Toro! The daughter of rocker Rod Stewart gave birth on Sunday.

First dates can be hell - and if you're part of one, there's now a chance the experience could be immortalised on Twitter.

Reactions to these signs continue to be polarised. Some people wouldn't be seen dead with one on their vehicle while others rush to The Warehouse and snap them up.

Our unconscious ability to read people and make snap judgments is threatened by technology's impersonal nature.

As baby number three's due date approaches, Dita De Boni finds herself dreading the prospect of another labour.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony split after failing to "see eye-to-eye" on Scientology.

Study finds people blessed with more symmetrical facial features are more likely to selfishly focus on their own interests.

A Dutchman's innovation offers weekend package deals for dissolving marriages.

By 10pm my web surfing tastes are about as lowbrow as it's possible to be.

'Friendship bullying' is rife among female high school students with nearly half of Kiwi girls saying they have been bullied by their mates.

Giant George may be the world’s tallest dog — 1.5m tall and 2m long — but his owner, Dave Nasser, says he’s a big softie.

Female unemployment in Britain exceeds one million as childcare costs escalate.

Mila Kunis addressed Justin Timberlake with a "girlfriend bark" as they dined together in London, according to onlookers.

I am no particular fan of Victoria Beckham. But I did feel sorry for her this week.

Dan Carter's underwear commercials were not enough to convince NZ women, with more preferring to spend a weekend with Richie McCaw.

A new academic study shoots holes in the theory that you have to be an extravert to be a good leader.

I don't do Facebook but I have registered an account so that I can occasionally visit the site for research purposes.

Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney is reportedly dating a former WWE wrestling star, and spending time in Italy.

Campbell and her long-term boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin let off £50,000 (NZ$95,000) of fireworks while on holiday in Greece and "hinted" they were now set to wed.

Amy Winehouse was secretly engaged to boyfriend Reg Traviss at the time of her death.