I didn't want kids until I got sick
OPINION: Having a chronic illness is a one-sided existence, and having a child would allow me to focus my energy on someone else for a change.
I'm at peace with my moustache
I've lasered it, waxed it and bleached it but, at 35, my natural resting state is a dark but fine moustache.
What it's like being a solo dad
Three dads tell Britt Mann about the joys and challenges of raising their kids after their relationships ended.
Gloves spark racism claims
Miss South Africa wore white gloves while interacting with black children. Outrage ensued.
Fast fashion an 'empty sugar-rush'
OPINION: The H&M shopping experience is the ultimate sugar-rush - followed by a regret-filled let-down.
Changing role of kitchen island
The modern island needs to cater to more than one cook, and it also has an architectural role to play.
BOP houses wow judges
Bay of Plenty awards recognise stunning houses, several by a single designer.
'Vampire O-shot': hard to resist
People are injecting vials of blood into their genitals in a bid to improve their sex drive and performance.
Are date nights really necessary?
OPINION: Although date nights may seem contrived, they are crucial to relationship satisfaction.
Why sologamy isn't for me
OPINION: The trend of marrying yourself or 'sologamy' may be taking off, but it's not as easy as you may think.
Top five test meals
Rugby watching is a hungry business - sustain yourself with spotted dick, toad in the hole or their Kiwi counterparts.
Slice of citrus heaven
Oranges never tasted so good. Whip up this pretty cake to impress family and friends
The wines, they are a changin’
When it comes to wine, quality is starting to be valued over quantity, says John Saker.
I'm at peace with my moustache
I've lasered it, waxed it and bleached it but, at 35, my natural resting state is a dark but fine moustache.
The first beauty products we bought
Bonne Bell Lip Smackers were a major status symbol for the preteen set.
Gloves spark racism claims
Miss South Africa wore white gloves while interacting with black children. Outrage ensued.
Fast fashion an 'empty sugar-rush'
OPINION: The H&M shopping experience is the ultimate sugar-rush - followed by a regret-filled let-down.
Best & worst dressed celebs
Zendaya pulls off a cape, Belle Hadid makes an epic fashion fail and Karen Gillan loses a battle against crushed velvet.
H&M Queensgate big drawcard
The Swedish fashion giant H&M has confirmed it will open a new store in Lower Hutt's Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Mexican week in chemo ward
David Downs opts for a 'Mexic-ation' as he goes in for his seventh round of chemotherapy.
Kick your fizzy drink habit
Both regular and diet soft drinks come with health risks, so how do you kick the soda habit?
I didn't want a kid until I got sick
OPINION: Having a chronic illness is a one-sided existence, and having a child would allow me to focus my energy on someone else for a change.
Dance troupe girls meet SBW
Teen dancers who were harrassed by fans "change their experience of rugby" by meeting ABs.
V8 Jaguar has big roar
If you love the sound of a V8, British brand's most powerful road-going model to date will not disappoint.
BMW teases i8 Roadster
BMW signals virtually silent drop-top motoring is on the way.
Introducing Elicia and Daniel
They wanted their intimate ceremony to be set in beautiful scenery - what better place than Queenstown.
Ardern's surprise global dash
Labour's Jacinda Ardern has taken a last-minute trip across the world to surprise her sister on her wedding.
I prefer going to weddings alone
OPINION: I believe that attending a wedding solo is far superior to going with a date, even one to whom I'm married.
Seal sunbathing in Te Puke
Lone seal on the loose but with the nearest waterway several kilometres away, how did it get there?
What it's like being a solo dad
Three dads tell Britt Mann about the joys and challenges of raising their kids after their relationships ended.
Better options than smacking
In wake of research showing many Kiwis still smack their kids, experts advise stressed parents to think twice.
'Crazy' response to donor plea
Couple wanting Maori donor egg amazed by "gobsmacking" offers of help.
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Furry Friday: Sun lovers
There may not be a lot of sunshine in winter. But if there is, a pet will find it.
Furry Friday: Blanket hog
Pets adore warmth, and if given the chance they love to be buried in blankets.
