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Man asks for refund after dud Tinder date
A woman who was taken on a date to a cheap coffee shop was asked for a refund for the coffee when she declined to go to his place.
The truth about Tinder's matching abilities
The one thing about 'matching' algorithms that dating sites don't want you to know.
What's wrong with this photo?
A fed-up photographer has hit out at smartphone-obsessed wedding guests for taking 'crap' pictures and 'ruining' official pictures.
Ministry working to improve sex education
The Ministry of Education is offering schools professional development programmes to help teachers deliver sex education.
This app can tell you if your partner is cheating
Ever wondered if your partner is cheating on you? There's an app for that.
Couple became father and son, now can't marry
Before gay marriage was legalised, a couple became father and son to legitimize their union. Now they are struggling to undo their family ties in order to marry.
Why you're never too old for passion
Research proves older people are still likely to feel the spark of attraction.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Invite half a couple? Expect half a present
Here is something to look forward to as those wedding invitations start arriving, where your husband is invited but you are not, Heather writes.
The suffering caused by 'one-child'
Although they were not endorsed by the government, forced abortions and compulsory sterilisation had been a part of China's policy since the 1980s.
Why it's never too late for love
Think your chance at love is lost? There are a lot of people who would like to meet you, and who feel like you do, says Jill Goldson.
Shocking reactions to 'drunk' woman
Video shows woman pretending to be drunk to see how men react - and what they do is staggering.
The map of appropriate touching
The "touchability index" provides colour-coded information for everyone from our nearest and dearest to extended family, casual acquaintances and complete strangers.
Explainer: what is genderqueer?
People who describe themselves as genderqueer often feel that the gender binary (boy OR girl, woman OR man) is too limiting to describe their experience of gender.
'Of course I take the rubbish out'
David Beckham taught his children manners when they were two - now he monitors them on social media.
Revealed: top no-nos and why women are picky
A study of relationship deal-breakers noted that "natural selection has punished mating mistakes more harshly than it has rewarded quality mating choices".
Does your marriage need a review?
OPINION: Why a performance review could be good for your marriage.
Verity Johnson: Are you on trend? Five styles to know
You've most likely heard of activewear, but what about Ya Ya and Normcore?
1 in 3 women watch porn - survey
New figures contradict the assumption that pornography is the preserve of males.
Transgender twin shares story
They were born identical twin boys but Wyatt Maines always felt he was a girl.
What your birth-order says about you
Birth-order offers an appealing explanation for siblings' differences. The only problem is, it's a myth.
Transgender woman's final message
Heartbreaking message posted to Facebook a plea to help fix society for trans people.
Homeless fed from cancelled wedding
After a-groom-to-be called off his wedding, the deserted bride's family decided to create something good from their disappointment.
Passion heating up in Kiwi bedrooms
As the weather heats up, so too is the passion in Kiwi bedrooms. One in four Kiwis say they have sex at least once a week, but that figure can be expected to rise with the mercury, a new survey reveals.
Scams target NZ sex cheats
Ashley Madison has hit NZ and extortionists are using data from the website demand thousands of dollars not to inform cheaters' partners and families.
Fifty Shades 'fun' ends in court
James Austin claimed she hit him so hard with a bamboo cane that it snapped. But Elvira Blakemore insisted the caning was consensual.
Men wired to choose sex over food
It is said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but a study has shown that when it comes to sex, food is the last thing on his mind.