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10 terrible types from online dating sites
OPINION: They're hiding behind witty one liners and filtered selfies, ready to bring you all manner of mortifying moments.

The five worst people in your workplace
The problems in your office could come down to the presence of these personality types.

Kiwis' lust for romantic getaways
When it comes to romance, it seems Kiwis have the best of intentions - although we might not always follow through.

Sexting 'normal part of dating' for teens
"You'd be hard pressed to find a teen that hasn't been asked to send a naked or semi-naked photo of themselves in New Zealand."

Marriage: The first decade's the hardest
If you are in your first few blissful years of marriage, you might want to look away now.

How to save a loveless marriage
While the spark may have gone from your union, all is not necessarily lost, writes Andrew Marshall.

'He's my rock' says Val of fiance
Golden girl Valerie Adams says her new fiance is her rock as she juggles wedding planning with preparations for the upcoming Rio Games.

How divorced couples still work together
Meet the couples going through divorce while building businesses together.

'These plonkers don't have any clue'
Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis labels international pro-rape group "plonkers" who need to be run out of town.

'Legal rape' blogger boasts he'll flout ban
Daryush Valizadeh has organised an international meet-up day for like-minded men - including dates in New Zealand and Australia.

What can mend broken hearts?
By encouraging the belief that personality can change and develop over time, we may be able to help people exorcise the ghosts of their romantic pasts.

Why men need 'boys' nights' - study
It's probably not the news a wife or partner wants to hear, but science reveals why male bonding is good for men's health.

The love story behind China's gay marriage war
How one couple are paving the way for the nation's conversation about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights.

Sarah Williams: I'm in my forties and I'm doing 'friends with benefits'
I'm in my forties and I've amassed an extensive list of unsuccessful relationships - here goes nothing, writes Sarah Williams.

What women look for in a man - study
Researchers find a key attribute that makes men more attractive to women.

Watch: Four sisters play matchmaker for their Mum
Four sisters have decided to play matchmaker for their beloved mum, setting up a personalised dating website to help find her the perfect partner. www.the-sea.co.nz

Sisters play matchmaker for their mum
They have set up a personalised dating website to help find her the perfect partner.

Jilted bride's ex-fiance engaged again
Katy Colins got a book deal after selling her home to go on round world trip follwoing break-up

Beatrice Hazlehurst: Tis the season for slut-shaming
OPINION: As your summer festivities reach full swing, so too does the familiar, hand wringing debate about young women's attire, writes Beatrice Hazlehurst.

Liz Holsted: Women must take responsibility for their actions
Wise up, young women. You, and only you, have the ultimate responsibility to keep yourself safe, by behaving in a manner that signals that you are precious, writes Liz Holsted.

Jilted bride has the last laugh
Katy Colins sold her house, travelled the world and now has a three-book deal.

Greek myth: Harry rumours rubbished
Claims prince is "head over heels in love" with Princess Maria-Olympia untrue, says palace.

How to tell if your relationship is on track
A new study reveals the most common timings of relationship milestones.

Ashley Madison 6 months on: What's changed?
Have users learnt anything six months on from the most personally ruinous hack ever?

Proposal ticks the boxes
Andy was diagnosed with cancer and given between 6 months and 2 years to live. He then created a Facebook bucket list, so he can live to the fullest.

Sex good for the heart
They are advised to stop smoking and cut back on alcohol. But one thing heart attack patients shouldn't skimp on is sex, experts say.