Sarah Catherall (left) and some of her cousins.

A falling birth rate means fewer cousins, and I find that sad

Sarah Catherall says cousins meant having someone to socialise with at family gatherings, but for future generations it may be different.

Sat, Aug 30

Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News

What do seven Dunedin student flatmates spend on a week's groceries?

Receipt Reveal is a new 1News series where a different Kiwi household reveals its grocery receipts for a week.

Sat, Aug 2

Writer Sarah Catherall (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

Hey Valentine's Day, I'm sick of you and your tired message

This cheesy day just confirms what my generation was raised to believe – that we were incomplete until we found our "soul mate".

Fri, Feb 14

Sarah Catherall's book about divorce and separation 'How to break up well' was published last year.

Fearing the empty nest? Relax, you might enjoy it as much as I have

It's this time of year when a lot of teens and young adults get ready to flee the nest - and for parents, that doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Sat, Jan 18

Separated parents are looking for cheaper solutions to running two full households. (Image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, Dianne McCaule)

Cost of living sees rise in separated parents sharing a house or 'birdnesting'

Separated co-parents are looking for cheaper solutions that also provide kids with greater stability.

October 5, 2024

Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: iStock / 1News)

Author Sarah Catherall is too old to try and impress the cool crowd

The latest in our series in which Kiwis kick past habits to the curb.

September 8, 2024

August 2024
Author of new book How to break up well, Sarah Catherall

From heartbreak to harmony – learning to co-parent with your ex

My journey from devastated newly single mother to happy, effective co-parent.

August 10, 2024