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Why gossip is a true artform
Independent columnist Liz Hoggard can't understand why clever people think they're too good for gossip.
What's in a name?
Dita De Boni wonders whether her name singled her out as an oddball from day one...
Poll ranks naughty kids by name
A new survey lists the kids' names which tell teachers whether a child will be naughty or bright.
Doing the dad thing
Father's Day might be a gimmick, but it's also a way to celebrate the best job in the world, finds Scott Kara.
<i>Rebecca Barry</i>: Fear and loathing in heartland Brisbane
An exhausting trip to young familyville.
Sexes differ over dishonesty says new study
Dishonesty is not the clear-cut concept the criminal courts assume because it can vary from person to person.
Screaming babies - mum's fault for fussing
Sleep deprivation is a form of torture that can leave parents sobbing louder than their children.
The beasts in your office
It's easy to laugh at The Office, but real-life workplace wrangles are rarely so amusing.
Thanks for... nothing
Spending time with kids can make you crave the company of adults... but sometimes, finds Dita De Boni, the young 'uns have better manners.
Kiwi dads short-changed when it comes to Father's Day
Figures released by Statistics New Zealand show there are a few extra reasons to spoil your dad this Father's Day.
Timeout trumps smacking
Scott Kara can think of better ways than smacking to discipline his daughter.
Secrets to wedded bliss
Single women should not be so easy and marry young, say relationship gurus.
Can you dig it?
Dita De Boni finds her kids' idea of gardening is pouring a lot of water everywhere.
Minding their manners
Kids get away with being rowdy and obnoxious because they don't know any better - until, hopefully, they learn to know better.
Women who strike fear into their partners
One in seven Kiwi men say their partners get angry if they speak to other women.
Judge: Time to let gay couples adopt
The acting head judge of the Family Court has called for gay and lesbian couples to be given rights to adopt children.
<i>Noelle McCarthy</i>: Love's true challenge is hard to handle
In her first turn as agony aunt, Noelle tries to get to the bottom of a love-hate conundrum.
Women outraged by 'humiliating' marriage scheme
Protests over scheme offering financial incentives for men to marry widows.
Sarah Palin resigned due to marital troubles, says Levi Johnston
Sarah Palin quit her job due to marital problems claims former fiancé of Palin's daughter.
Rude awakenings
Every parent deserves to recharge their batteries - be it an afternoon nap if the opportunity arises, or a night free from the mummy-daddy alarm clock.
Olivia Newton-John's missing ex-lover resurfaces
The singer's partner disappeared four years ago and was presumed drowned but new information indicates he may in fact be working as a deckhand in Mexico.
Thank you very much?
Dita De Boni considers Michael Laws' opinions on the KidsCan charity - recipient of this weekend's Telethon donations.
NZ inventor launches $1000 ovulation detector in Britain
Device said to indicate a woman's most fertile days in her monthly menstrual cycle with 99 per cent accuracy.