Work advice: Hugging a job you no longer love?
But there’s a difference between contented settling and fearful clinging. The latter can be detrimental to employees, employers,…
How a 28-Year-Old Grew to Love His AI Girlfriend
If Martin Escobar’s AI girlfriend could have children, he said he would never date another human again. At…
Dear Annie: It’s impossible to hide newborn’s genetic disease, but pushy strangers take things too far
Dear Annie: My husband and I have a large family, and earlier this year we welcomed our newest…
Family opens petting farm for kids to enjoy animals up close in Ōhaupō – On The Up
Livestock management The yard area has an outer ring of paddocks where the cows, sheep, and horses are…
Keith Urban tweaks lyric about Nicole Kidman days before divorce bombshell
Nicole Kidman is divorcing Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage. Photo / Bang Showbiz Keith Urban changed…
Deadly Ponies Devotees On The Pieces They Love To Wear Most
Deadly Ponies celebrates 20 years in business this year. Devotees of the label, including actors Antonia Prebble and…
William and Kate have ‘no choice’ as they are forced to embrace major change in monarchy
As modern Royals, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge can no longer stay as private as they might…
I Humbly Beg Your Speedy Answer: Read an excerpt from a new book on advice columns
General questions about courtship appeared among the first set of personal inquiries published in the Mercury in May…
Radio host Jay-Jay Feeney’s partner granted visa lifeline to stay in Auckland
“I honestly couldn’t believe it when we found out he didn’t have to leave,” says Jay-Jay. “I was…
Mark Wahlberg on children seeing him swear and fight on screen
Mark was delighted to have the whole family together on the red carpet for the event. He added:…
New Gisborne creative hub offers fabrics, fashion workshops and local design
“Inspiration comes from touch, texture, and drape, it’s hard to replicate that connection when buying fabric online unless…
Years after parents’ death, friend still hasn’t dealt with inherited property
Dear Eric: I have a friend I’ll call “Sally.” She is in her mid-50s and is single with…