Long engagements are out as an increasing number of Kiwis are rushing to say "I do" after three months or less.

It may be a bitter pill for women to swallow, but men handle pain better than the fairer sex, a leading expert says.

Some 'doulas' - women who provide personal support during childbirth are now also offering their services during abortions, writes Dita De Boni.

A Shortland Street episode which portrayed Tauranga as being intolerant of gay people has infuriated tourism bosses and residents.

The Oscar-winning actress revealed yesterday on People magazine's website that she is adopting a 3½-month-old boy.

Fatherhood can be the key to transforming anti-social young men into responsible citizens, according to new research.

The motorcycle entrepreneur has reportedly told friends he knows his marriage to Sandra Bullock is over.

When your baby starts to cry, should you rush to its aid or leave it alone for a while first?

It's official, my wife and I have now become one. We are joined in holy wedlock, by law - and now, by a hyphen.

It is not a completely far-out scenario that the genetic sequence of all newborn babies may one day be collected by default, writes Dita De Boni.

Lawyers are lawyers and although they can be extremely useful, their training to look at the dark side of every transaction does not help you move towards the light.

A website designed to help people have extra-marital affairs arrives in New Zealand this month.

Dita De Boni largely agrees with columnist Jenny Dillon's argument that working mothers have never had it so good.

Happiness is ...having your friends and families prosper, new Cambridge University research suggests.

Claims working mothers should quit complaining because they "have never had it so good" have prompted anger from women's groups who say juggling parenting and work is no easy task.

A new book covers the former First Lady's marriage and years in the White House, as well as the 1960 campaign and JFK's thoughts on a second term.

Tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee told an Australian TV show she wanted to give the Oscar-winning actress "a heartfelt apology".

Newly reunited couple Jude Law and Sienna Miller have reportedly got engaged. Again.

If getting married is to adopt a new identity (Mrs, married, perhaps a new surname), accepting a proposal is to adopt a non-identity.

Popular social networking website Facebook is being blamed for a growing number of divorces as bored and lovesick middle-aged couples hook up with their ex-lovers or childhood sweethearts.

Herald blogger Dita Di Boni says building genuine self-esteem in young girls is never an easy task.

The showbiz couple, who have been dogged by suggestions their union is close to breaking up for some time, have reportedly called it quits.

Those in the know tell Viva what's hot and what's not in everything from food to flowers for the big day.