Newlywed's dream of being a dad video

Ephraim and Arian Gudgeon in their home gym, where Ephraim keeps fit.

2:24 PM  Paralysed jumping off a waterfall, this newlywed wants to walk - and become a father.

I wasn't expecting to fall in love

She's was happy being a single mum, but when Stephanie Land suddenly found love the unexpected happened.

Being a single mum, I didn't need a man to complete me. But when I found one, the unexpected happened.

Best & worst dressed celebs gallery

Zendaya, Priyanka Chopra and Brooke Shields all impressed this week.

Priyanka Chopra continues to showcase our dream wardrobe, and Zendaya makes a 1920s reference.

IVF: When the results suck

The IVF process isn't easy - and it has plenty of highs and lows.

2:09 PM  OPINION: It's all part of the fun of IVF - one day is great, the next day is crap.

We have to stop period shaming

The Salvation Army's Foodbank Project helps to equip low-income girls and women with sanitary products.

OPINION: When period shaming is affecting our girl's education, we have a problem.

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Meet the maker: Makerie Ceramics gallery video

Lynch said with ceramics, it was love at first try.

2:33 PM  A happy little accident led to this Aucklander launching a fast-growing ceramics business.

Restoring 70's Frank Gehry home gallery

Built for art collectors, this property is now a working studio and family home.

Interior inspo of the week

Chef's kitchen: Dan Freeman video

love & sex

I wasn't expecting to fall in love

She's was happy being a single mum, but when Stephanie Land suddenly found love the unexpected happened.

Being a single mum, I didn't need a man to complete me. But when I suddenly found one, the unexpected happened.

When he doesn't get the message

Q&A: I told him we don't have chemistry, but he keeps texting me. Should I ghost him?

Kerri Sackville tries her hand at a proclamation of 'like' to a hypothetical man.

Letter to my future boyfriend

Forget syrupy love letters - one writer pens one for women who aren't looking to be treated like a princess.

food & wine

Slow-cooked lamb with spuds

There's nothing better than a one-pot meal that's delicious and nourishing too.

If you’re hosting mid-winter lunch, try this one-dish delight which makes a leg of lamb the undisputed hero.

Will the 'piefee' take off? video

OPINION: Great coffee but a little too much base.

James Haskell, a bit of a beast, would need plenty of protein to fuel his engine.

How much food do Lions need?

The British and Irish Lions are a hungry bunch.

beauty

The filthiest way to apply makeup

Sponge, brush or fingers - what's your preferred tool?

Sponges give bacteria a perfect breeding ground, and brushes aren't much better.

In my beauty bag: Actress Katie Ray video

British actress Katie Ray talks baths, houseboats and beauty routines.

New Zealand Miss Universe semi-finalist Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia, 19.

The next Miss Universe?

Hawke's Bay beauty Harlem-Cruz would choose gumboots over heels any day.

fashion

On the slopes: ski or splurge

Your guide to kitting yourself out for the slopes, whether you're on a budget or have cash to burn.

12 min ago  Your guide to kitting yourself out for the snow, whether you're on a budget or have cash to burn.

Obama wore same tux for 8 years video

Michelle Obama can't believe no-one noticed her husband wearing the same tuxedo again and again.

Zendaya, Priyanka Chopra and Brooke Shields all impressed this week.

Best & worst dressed celebs gallery

Priyanka Chopra continues to showcase our dream wardrobe, and Zendaya makes a 1920s reference.

well & good

How to exercise on the cheap

Pushups are a great exercise - and you don't need a gym to do them.

No, you don't need a gym. Here's how to squeeze in little (and free) workouts throughout your day.

Can almond milk stunt growth?

Drinking almond or soya "milk" instead of cow's milk could impact your child's height, new study reveals.

Even with cancer, I'm fortunate

Period shaming has to stop

life

Newlywed's dream of being a dad video

Ephraim and Arian Gudgeon in their home gym, where Ephraim keeps fit.

2:24 PM  Paralysed jumping off a waterfall, this newlywed wants to walk - and become a father.

'I feel like crying and I don't know why'

She's topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic - so what's still eating Florence Welch?

Realising Power Point's comedic potential

5 signs of emotional manipulation

luxury

Porsche gets a little posh

The brand has created a limited-edition run of cars to showcase its abilities. Porsche will build 500 examples of the ...

You'll need deep pockets to buy one of these limited-edition 911s in New Zealand.

World's most expensive new car?

This bespoke Rolls-Royce would take a fair chunk out of the weekend's Lotto winners.

Rolls-Royce announces gathering of greatest Phantoms in history.

The greatest Phantoms gather video

Rolls-Royce gathering together its greatest Phantoms to celebrate the arrival of the newest generation.

weddings

What every groom should know

Being a groom doesn't mean handing over the reins to the bride.

2:13 PM  Chicago Tribune

Best man upstages couple

Best man and officiant 'John' stopped mid-ceremony to propose to his longtime girlfriend and reveal her pregnancy.

Bianca and James' ceremony took place at the Mission Estate Winery in Napier.

Introducing Bianca and James

Hopeless romantics, Bianca and James crafted the most magical ceremony to celebrate their love.

Video

DIY: Stencil-printed cushion

Bring plants on pink to your home with a monstera leaf cushion cover, made by you.

Parenting

Kristen Bell's clever safety trick

Kristen Bell has a simple trick to keep her kids safe while she unloads the car.

13 min ago  Struggling to keep an eye on your kids while you pack/unpack the car? Try this simple trick.

Celeb under fire for bikini pic

Was it inappropriate of Jessica Simpson to share a snap of her 5-year-old in a bikini?

The IVF process isn't easy - and it has plenty of highs and lows.

IVF: When the results suck

2:09 PM  OPINION: It's all part of the fun of IVF - one day is great, the next day is crap.

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Furry Friday: Two of a kind

Kylo (left) and Chloe match their human's expression. Uncanny!

Every once in a while, pets and their owners are on the same wavelength.

Furry Friday: Cool as a cat

Chloe gazes from her lair - which is a repurposed fish pond. Ingenious!

I'm convinced this kind of performance comes when the cat knows you're looking at it.

9 reasons why I love dogs

The gentleness of Binty, who's happiest with the simple things of life.

OPINION: What is it about dogs that turns people into simpering fools? Here's a partial list.

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