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COMMENT: I can't promise you Michael Bolton will make your problems melt away but his Valentine's Day Special will definitely help in the short term.

Norma Cook, woman whose friendship with her neighbor melted hearts across the nation, died in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.

It's a love match of a different kind, with a police officer and puppy deciding to make it official on Valentine's Day.

Tributes have been paid to a mother who left an emotional Valentine's Day card to her five children just days before she was found dead on a beach.

It's the Kentucky Fried declaration of love that you never knew you wanted, but 3,000 Kiwis were hoping to win.

Laze side-by-side on a private beach, waltz down the beautiful Danube or snuggle up in the icy air, writes Lauren Jones.

Valentine's Day is a chance to celebrate love but amorous punters are warned to err on the side of caution when it comes to the workplace.

From restaurants to boat rides to chartered planes - just in time for Valentine's Day.

Forgotten to organise a special Valentine's surprise for your significant other? Don't fret, Wellington matchmaker Rosie Bowie has some ideas that will wow your sweetheart.

Dying to impress your wanderlusting beau this Valentine's Day? It's not too late to come up with the perfect gift, writes Lauren Jones.

Men have opened up on the real reasons they're reluctant to pop the question.

Disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

To celebrate Valentine's Day Regan Schoultz visited Auckland Zoo to see first-hand the animal attraction on show.

Dessert designer Giapo Grazioli from Giapo Haute Ice Cream on Auckland's Queen St has created an icecream especially for Valentine's Day.

As Valentines approaches, many of us are looking forward to a romantic night in. And creating the perfect meal - rife with aphrodisiacs - can get us in the mood for love.

A survey reveals what we want and how we plan to celebrate this designated day for love.

Rose Matafeo, comedian, TV star, writes a Valentine to Auckland, from the UK where she is now based.

Don't get me wrong. I'm a lover, not a hater, but to me, a commercialised, Americanised Valentine's Day misses the point, writes Lizzie Marvelly.

A near-naked, teenage Maori cupid from Rutherford College is stealing hearts online, after a group of students posted their Valentine’s Day video to Facebook.

Calling all single ladies: a Christchurch man has taken to Trade Me to seek a woman to join him for dinner on Valentine's Day.

Twenty years ago, a few desperate singletons signed up for a new dating experience. Today, a staggering one in five relationships and one in six marriages begins on the internet.

The buzz of Valentine's Day caught on with consumers as florists, jewellers and restaurants were among the businesses to see a jump in sales.

Left things too late? here are some fashionable last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas available in store today.

Adults do like to tell you how fun dating in your 20s is. But for me, dating in my 20s has been about as much fun as colonic irrigation, writes Verity Johnson.

Do you go au natural around your partner, chat to them while naked and do their laundry? You've officially hit the comfort zone.

Sick of over-rated lovey-dovey films? Jess Denham lists some amazing romantic movies to watch this Valentine's Day, without all the cheesey cliches.