A psychologist’s guide to navigating a New Zealand family Christmas
We asked Dr Kate MacKrill, health psychologist and University of Auckland lecturer in health psychology, how to handle…
When and how to talk to your kids about estate planning, wealth, wills
The kids are gone, time for a new financial plan Once you become an empty nester, you’ll want…
Whangārei man Jonathan Wilson jailed for repeated assaults on vulnerable partner
He told her he would “break more if she wanted” and then threatened to smash her ankles with…
Family pays tribute to Fiona Cameron and Tomi Muliaga after fatal Foxton Beach house fire
Before long the pair started a relationship and she moved in 18 months ago. “She wasn’t living very…
Wellington family lose all their possessions in Karori house fire
She said the back deck of the home was ablaze and she rallied her mother, Martha, and her…
Tauranga incident: Man arrested after rocks allegedly thrown at family
Police expressed gratitude for the actions of the bystanders who stepped in during the incident. “Police thank the…
Gaslighting can mar holiday gatherings. Here’s how to identify, avoid it
Gaslighting in your family can be disguised with loving and caring messages that seem to demonstrate warmth and…
Sad twist in Beckham family feud as David and Victoria ‘blocked’ by son Brooklyn on Instagram
The latest development is the most public sign to date that the ex-England footballer and his wife are…
Pets on holiday: What New Zealanders are planning to do with their pets this summer
The SPCA said people should carefully consider how to travel with their pets, including containing them with carry…
Old Dagg, new flick: John Clarke’s genius on film
It’s a few weeks before Christmas and at a Melbourne primary school, 5-year-old Claudia gets up to sing…
Family race to give 6-year-old Frankie a lifetime of memories after cancer relapse
Frankie and her father, Paul, relocated from their home in Blenheim to Christchurch, where they spent months living…
Dad loses nearly two stone with simple change and doctor gives him the thumbs up
Marcel Botes from Scotland lost 12.5kg in two months and improved his health markers using a popular AI…