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T​​​​​​​hrough ​​​​​​​karen's​​​​​​​ Looking​​​​​​​ Glass
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T​​​​​​​hrough ​​​​​​​karen's​​​​​​​ Looking​​​​​​​ Glass

Her life may be an open book, but there’s a lot you don’t know about Karen Walker. New Zealand’s most high-profile and fascinating fashion designer opens up about success, family and fun

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October 2018
Little Weekender
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Little Weekender

Black walls, pink tiles and a caravan – this renovation proves that breaking the rules can sometimes deliver amazing results

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October 2018
Sorry, Not Sorry
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Sorry, Not Sorry

Deborah wants to boost her children’s ego-strength, but finds it hard when it was something her parents never gave her

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October 2018
Meet Our 30 Women Of The Year​​​​​​​
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Meet Our 30 Women Of The Year​​​​​​​

Courage, vision and determination all define these achievers who are making the world a better place. We present our Elizabeth Arden and NEXT Woman of the Year finalists

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October 2018
One For The Girls 
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One For The Girls 

Cancer doesn’t discriminate, as Sam Westend found out. At 30 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and life as she knew it was about to change. She shares her cancer journey

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October 2018
Royal Treatment
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Royal Treatment

Having made the move from stage to TV, The Crown actress Vanessa Kirby is set to take on the big screen in her latest role. She talks about her time as Princess Margaret and where we’ll see her next.

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August 2018
Motherhood's Last Taboo
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Motherhood's Last Taboo

Having a baby turns any woman’s life upside down, but for some mums the overwhelming emotion is not joy but regret – and a yearning for the life they had before giving birth. Anna Moore examines motherhood’s last taboo

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June 2019
Reasons To Hope
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Reasons To Hope

It’s public enemy number one and responsible for almost a third of all deaths in this country – so when will we finally see the back of cancer?

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March 2019
Fall And Rise
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Fall And Rise

A serious riding accident left Catherine Milford facing a bleak future, but little did she know the ordeal would usher in a positive new beginning. She shares her journey.

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March 2019
Words Of Wisdom
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Words Of Wisdom

In need of a little advice? A new book shares wise words from women who’ve made waves in their own careers – and what gets them through the day.

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March 2019
Girl Power
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Girl Power

They may only be in their early twenties, but for these young entrepreneurs their social enterprise is the first step towards their goal of ending period poverty in New Zealand.

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March 2019
The Hot List
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The Hot List

Look no further than our edit of the top 10 ideas to love, objects to desire and everything in between

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March 2019
Finding The Right Note
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Finding The Right Note

On Netflix Rose McIver has made quite an impression as a brain-eating zombie, now she’s turning heads in a home-grown Kiwi film. She tells Monique McKenzie about her latest musical turn

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April 2019
Back In Business
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Back In Business

She started in chocolate, but for Dunedin’s Megan Fairley, being made redundant gave her the chance to showcase sustainable, emerging designers on her fashion platform, Notion

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April 2019
Heaven Scent
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Heaven Scent

A leap of faith by beauty insider Miranda Waple saw her collaborate with iconic Kiwi designer, Karen Walker, to create her line of perfumes

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April 2019
Youth Or Fiction
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Youth Or Fiction

A product that promises youthful energy, higher sex drive, and dewy skin – for just a dollar a day? Sounds too good to be true, but Kiwi women are already getting their hands on testosterone cream. Is it really the ‘miracle’ treatment it’s cracked up to be?

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July 2018
Walking On Air
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Walking On Air

The timing of Rebecca Wright’s move to New York to report for TVNZ wasn’t ideal – but she couldn’t be happier. She tells Nicky Pellegrino about uprooting her family for the gig of a lifetime

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July 2018
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Stakes And Ladders

Turns out the pay gap isn’t the only gap we should be talking about. When it comes to getting wage equality for women, getting ahead in our careers – or not – plays a part. We take a closer look at the pay gap’s cousin – the promotion gap – and what needs to change

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July 2018
Mission Possible
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Mission Possible

She’s the lawyer taking on ISIS and championing human rights, and she’s married to George Clooney to boot. Amal Clooney talks motherhood, marriage and calling the UN to account 

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June 2018
Prime Time
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Prime Time

Tired of hearing what is ‘age-appropriate’ and what isn’t? Meet Cat Coluccio, the life coach helping women ditch the rules and start living the life they want 

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June 2018
Well & Good
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Well & Good

Edible insects, activewear in the office and napping for exercise… They’re just some of the many trends set to be making their way onto the health scene this year. We take a closer look

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June 2018
Sleeping Soundly
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Sleeping Soundly

Whether it’s insomnia or a restless night, not being able to sleep can turn into a vicious cycle. But mindfulness may help. Here’s your toolkit for getting some quality slumber

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June 2018
An Unexpected Journey
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An Unexpected Journey

When Sharyn Casey had her first miscarriage, she felt alone and ashamed. But in sharing her story, the Dancing with the Stars NZ host found a community who had been there before. She opens up to Phoebe Watt about her path to motherhood

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May 2019
Staying A Float
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Staying A Float

Dr Denise Quinlan, director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, introduces our series on achieving better mental wellbeing

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May 2019
Climate Change
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Climate Change

It’s goodbye tiny apartment and hello to a new home, but why does Sarah feel so uprooted?

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May 2019
The Hot List
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The Hot List

Look no further than our edit of the top 10 ideas to love, objects to desire and everything in between

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May 2019
Fern Beliefs
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Fern Beliefs

The Brokenwood Mysteries actor Fern Sutherland opens up to Zoe Walker Ahwa about career challenges and a quirky personal project that combines her two favourite things

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December 2018
Heart To Heart
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Heart To Heart

At the 12-week scan, Emma Gilkison found out her unborn baby’s heart was growing on the outside. She shares her story of love, heartache and hard decisions

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December 2018
Island Life
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Island Life

Adventure and relaxation can be found in the idyllic Bay of Islands. And you can have plenty of both on a romantic weekend getaway…

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December 2018
Bragging Rights
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Bragging Rights

Tall poppies are blooming amazing and everyone needs to know it, says Sarah Henry

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December 2018