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Protecting the unprepared
Dita De Boni on why she supports Labour's initiative to introduce taxpayer funded condoms at petrol stations and supermarkets.

Why women really have sex
Women have sex to relieve boredom, keep the peace - and even to ensure their husband puts the rubbish out, a new book finds.

<i>Noelle McCarthy</i>: Don't be happy - be seen to be happy
I can tell you unequivocally I know very few women who don't use Facebook and Twitter to check a guy's credentials...

We Brians are an endangered species
Independent columnist Brian Viner makes a plea to Britain's parents not to let his name die out.

Thrice blessed in pursuit of everlasting happiness
Couples rushed to tie the knot yesterday, believing the once-in-a-century date will make their union last an eternity.

What's in a name?
Dita De Boni wonders whether her name singled her out as an oddball from day one...

Poll ranks naughty kids by name
A new survey lists the kids' names which tell teachers whether a child will be naughty or bright.

Doing the dad thing
Father's Day might be a gimmick, but it's also a way to celebrate the best job in the world, finds Scott Kara.

<i>Rebecca Barry</i>: Fear and loathing in heartland Brisbane
An exhausting trip to young familyville.

Sexes differ over dishonesty says new study
Dishonesty is not the clear-cut concept the criminal courts assume because it can vary from person to person.

Screaming babies - mum's fault for fussing
Sleep deprivation is a form of torture that can leave parents sobbing louder than their children.

The beasts in your office
It's easy to laugh at The Office, but real-life workplace wrangles are rarely so amusing.

Kiwi dads short-changed when it comes to Father's Day
Figures released by Statistics New Zealand show there are a few extra reasons to spoil your dad this Father's Day.

Timeout trumps smacking
Scott Kara can think of better ways than smacking to discipline his daughter.

Secrets to wedded bliss
Single women should not be so easy and marry young, say relationship gurus.

Can you dig it?
Dita De Boni finds her kids' idea of gardening is pouring a lot of water everywhere.

Minding their manners
Kids get away with being rowdy and obnoxious because they don't know any better - until, hopefully, they learn to know better.

Women who strike fear into their partners
One in seven Kiwi men say their partners get angry if they speak to other women.

Judge: Time to let gay couples adopt
The acting head judge of the Family Court has called for gay and lesbian couples to be given rights to adopt children.