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Online break-ups don't work

Breaking up may have seemed "hard to do" when Neil Sedaka first crooned the lyric in 1962. But Neil Sedaka didn't have to deal with the dreaded dissolution of the Facebook relationship status.

Touching moment when man with Down Syndrome asks his girlfriend to live with him (+watch)

For this couple the moment is made all the more poignant because not only is it captured on camera, but they both have Down Syndrome and might not be expected to live independently.

Cunliffe confirms marriage break-up

David Cunliffe, who had been married for more than 30 years, confirms split but won't be making any further comment "for the sake of our children and our wider family".

Deborah Hill Cone: I need to be held close, naked, loved

The feminist mantra of being able to have a shag without engaging your heart doesn’t sit right with columnist Deborah Hill Cone.

Matt Heath: Don't follow rules or laws just because they exist

Take rules on board onboard if you agree with them. If not, put your foot to the floor and just drive. Dont' waste valuable seconds of your life, writes Matt Heath.

It's official: Teens can't help themselves

Taylor Swift suits single life

She has record-breaking sales and secure friendships - not to mention a steely grip on her digital copyright - what on earth does Taylor Swift have to worry about? Plenty, she tells Mark Sutherland in an exclusive interview.

A Google Translate love story

"You met, and then?" people say when they ask how my husband, Nico, and I got together. "And then," Nico says, somewhat embarrassed: "Google Translate."

Ex-AB announces engagement

Legendary former All Black flanker Josh Kronfeld has announced his engagement to longtime partner Bronwyn Illingworth.

Sex testers wanted for what?

Durex is calling for Kiwi sex-testers - but is coy about exactly what they'll be signing up for.

The Picton romance is over

Sarah Milne and William Chalmers, who met after sharing a fleeting smile as strangers in a Picton park, have decided to part ways.

Should I worry about porn?

Fashion designer Denise L’Estrange-Corbet and her daughter Pebbles answer your agonising questions.

Jill Goldson: How to deal with passive aggressive people

Often described as "crazy makers", the passive aggressive personality can leave us feeling feeling frustrated, deflated and utterly confused.

They had an 'amazing' sleepover

Picton's star-crossed lovers, Kiwi William Scott Chalmers and Scottish backpacker Sarah Milne broke their silence today after their big date involving "cheap beers".

Public appeal for love goes viral

Just when we thought romance was dead, a young woman’s public appeal for love in Picton has given hope to singles everywhere.

Bad news for Tinder users

Tinder Plus, the dating app's premium service, is launching today and will charge its older members far more than its younger ones.

Sex injuries hit six-year high

Love hurts: injuries sustained during sex have hit a six year high, ACC figures reveal.

Jill Goldson: The one thing every relationship needs

Not being heard can be one of life's most grievous experiences. Just how grievous it feels of course depends on different personalities and situations.