It's hard to believe a grown man killed a five-year-old in his own defence - or even accidentally - but there you have it.

Many young Kiwi women are being sexually promiscuous because they feel a need to compete with men.

New Zealand's most provocative doctor has accused Kiwi women of forgetting how to make love.

Frank McCourt bought the LA team without spending any of his money and now the side are left in the lurch.

Women who have three or more children are more likely to suffer long-term career disadvantage.

Quirky baby names may seem all the celebrity rage, but they're not all that original - take Suri and Cruz, says Corrie Taylor.

The Government is looking into the Welfare Working Group's recommendations on...

Natalie Portman has named her baby son Alef.

Transition Towns - communities readying themselves for a post-petroleum world - are quietly popping up in New Zealand suburbs.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are reportedly giving their relationship "another shot".

Ten short plays by emerging actors take a conservative look at human relationships.

Cheryl Cole's ex-husband Ashley is planning to propose to her for a second time.

Zac Efron is "still not over" ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens.

Both sexes should value each other's contribution, writes Valerie Grant.

Cheryl Cole reunited with her ex-husband Ashley Cole at her birthday bash on Friday night.

One thing neither women nor men do anymore, it seems, is give up a seat to a pregnant lady.

At 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.

In a presidential election season, politicians will find their stance on same-sex couples will be critical.

Rachel Weisz has given her home a makeover ready for new husband Daniel Craig to move in.

Grace Kelly has been dead for nearly three decades, but her shadow still falls across Monaco.