What's behind the latest figures released by Statistics NZ that tell us the numbers of couples tying the knot is the lowest rate in 12 years?

Anna Wintour has declined an invite to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding - just weeks after controversially putting them on the cover of the fashion bible.

Many have suspected it for years, but now research has proved that driving with your other half sends your stress levels soaring.

A "cheap date" in Auckland is more expensive than many major world centres and in Wellington it will cost even more, says a survey.

The "Mommy Wars" is the Americanised term coined to describe lively arguments between mothers who have diametrically opposed views on "what is best for baby".

Relationships can be so full of drama, at home, at work, at the school gates, with family and friends.

As much as we love our husbands the line between fascinating and captivating and complete bore can become quite narrow with time, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Miriama Kamo frankly admits she probably would have died during childbirth without medical care.

Kiwis will revert to the old-fashioned method of picking up the phone to get in touch with mum tomorrow.

In light of the tragic death of Peaches Geldof, and that of her mother 14 years earlier, relationship expert Jill Goldson takes a touching look at how to deal with the loss of a parent.

Boris the giant schnauzer has been put down after he was given a death sentence for attacking a woman at a Whitianga bed-and-breakfast last year.

Women need to stop nagging and men to open up more, according to recent advice. But what advice were they giving a hundred years ago?

Motherhood: it's complicated. It's relentless. It's forgettable. It's why we all deserve breakfast in bed this Sunday, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

Despite its impracticalities and inelegance, the freshly-minted hyphenated surname continues to appeal, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

Our changing modern society is behind the dramatic drop in the number of New Zealanders tying the knot, and getting divorced, relationship experts say.

In honour of Mother’s Day, Danielle Wright talks to mothers who successfully mix parenting with their professions.

Spending big bucks on someone else's special day is becoming more common, with a new consumer survey showing guests fork out more than $800 for each wedding.

Our disagreements about money invariably are linked with perceptions of control, security, self-esteem and love, writes Jill Goldson.

A new study has revealed that serious illness raises the risk of divorce in older married couples, but far more so if it's the wife who falls ill, not the husband.

A New Zealand First MP is the subject of a complaint to Parliament's Speaker over the employment of a person who lives at the same property.

In the wake of Prince Harry's split from girlfriend of two years Cressida Bonas, here are eight dramatic royal marriages that didn't survive the years.

Sadly, most of us will experience the loss of a pet at some stage. Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard shares strategies to cope.

Sports broadcaster Tony Veitch is engaged after proposing to his girlfriend in Australia.

He has wined and dined a succession of beautiful women without apparently ever being tempted to surrender his status as the world's most eligible bachelor.

A list of ladies linked to George Clooney over the years.

As my year as a supportive wife draws to a close, I find that my husband has set me some challenges in his haste to make the most of my undying support before it ends, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Jerry Starr thought he was taking the safe approach when a twister was reported heading towards his suburban neighbourhood outside Oklahoma City last May.

For Lindsay Vile, the recipe for a happy 65 years of marriage is patience, tolerance and understanding.