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Two Kiwis 'richer than poorest 30%'

Two New Zealanders own more wealth than the poorest 30 per cent of the adult population, according to new research by Oxfam.

When did flirting become a crime?

COMMENT: What was a good-natured little interaction between two people, has suddenly been warped into something strained.

Homeless man: US Marines to the streets

Miller Patane's long lost sister "bawled her eyes out" when she saw her long lost brother's photo in the Herald after he was given food by newlyweds.

How many Kiwi 21-year-olds are on track?

How likely young New Zealanders are to be "on track" at age 21 has been mapped using a powerful government database.

Search for recipient of wedding kindness

Barefoot and with his belongings in a bag, Miller was brought to tears by the kindness of a couple on their wedding day. Can you help us find him?

Editorial: State pay for home parent stirs interest

The 'Family First' group has put an interesting idea into debate for this election year.

Should parents be paid to stay at home?

Almost 60 per cent of Kiwis want subsidies for stay-at-home parents introduced, according to a new poll conducted by Family First.

'I'm 32, a virgin and I love my life'

In case you missed it: This was one of Lifestyle's most popular stories of 2016

What it's like to have sex for cash

These sex workers and sugar babies share what it's really like, from raunchy fun to emotional scars.

Megan Nicol Reed: Last-minute disasters

The fall in itself was nothing special. It was more the terrible inevitability of it, toppling so sickeningly slowly. Four stricken

Woman hits back at cruel Facebook meme trend

There is a horrible new meme trend making the rounds on Facebook.

Lady Gaga praises Madonna for speech

Lady Gaga has praised rumoured rival Madonna for her "inspiring" speech in support of feminism at Billboard's Women in Music awards.

Test reveals future criminals at just 3yo

Tests on brains of 3-year-olds can reveal who is likely to become part of the minority of adults to use the biggest share of social services, says study.

English indicates emphasis on social issues

But the new Prime Minister says he should not be confused as "Labour light."

Girlfriend 'disgusted', man accused of cheating after seeing strippers

A 27-year-old turned to Reddit for advice on how to make it up to his girlfriend after she was 'disgusted' at him for being at a bachelor party where strippers were present.

Santa quits after fat shaming nine-year-old boy

A man who was hired to portray Santa as resigned from the position, after fat-shaming a boy who visited him during a photo event last weekend.