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Season Of Change

Best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter has said goodbye to the stressful demands of the big city for peace and contentment at the beach. Zoe Walker Ahwa talks to the former MasterChef winner about the year’s physical and emotional changes and what’s on her plate for the holidays

In Her Prime

No longer the ‘new girl’ at TVNZ, Hilary Barry has settled into her Seven Sharp role with her warmth and wit still firmly in place. She tells Phoebe Watt what she’s learned about taking a leap of faith

Nigella's Peas & Qs

A little bit naughty and most definitely nice, Julia Braybrook talks to saucy celebrity chef Nigella Lawson prior to her tour of New Zealand

Express Yourself

A love of fashion became a safe space to talk about what’s really going on. Meet the woman behind The Collective

The Waiting Game

For women who choose to start a family later in life, the biological clock can tick louder than ever. But with its promise of preserving fertility, egg freezing is becoming an increasingly attractive option. Sarah Catherall investigates

Out Of Range

When I first mentioned to a friend that my sister and I, plus combined broods, were about to rent a beach cottage in an extremely isolated location for a few days – no TV, no phone, no wifi and no Netflix – she had some helpful advice. “Take flares.”

What I Know For Sure

Timing, sacrifice, perseverance, leading by example and self-belief – five high-profile Kiwi women share the life lessons they live by

Tales Of The City

The metropolis of Melbourne offers fresh finds at every turn. Jessica-Belle Greer tells of a visit full of multicultural flavours, sartorial sights and world-class art – plus a sweet new stay

My Workspace

Twenty-five-year-old Maggie Hewitt, founder of sustainable brand Maggie Marilyn, launched her label three years ago and is already making waves in the fashion industry. Here, the forward-thinking designer shows where she and her team get creative

Warm Hearts

Sisters Paulette and Sonya Cotter couldn’t sit pretty while thousands of Kiwi kids go cold – so they got busy doing something to help

Stake Your Claim

Starting again has left Deborah feeling like shes on shaky ground, but shes figured out how to regain her strength

Out Of The Box

We know its best to cut down on processed foods, but considering that so much in our diet from olive oil to ready meals falls under that umbrella, where do we start? Read on for a guide to whats okay and what to limit

Resolution Reboot

Were now halfway through 2018, and for many of us, the resolutions made in the optimism of the New Year may have fallen by the wayside. But dont worry heres your guide to getting back on track

A Family Affair

With three generations of actresses in situ, the Harcourt McKenzie household is full of drama. Its youngest star, 17-year-old Thomasin, is set to appear in Taika Waititis latest flick; Sarah Catherall sat down with her and the clan

Earning Her Wings

Solving peoples parking problems and supporting charities in the process, Park Angel founder Elaine Linnell is doing good

Angelina

After one of the most tumultuous periods of her life, Angelina Jolie is embracing new beginnings and her playful side

Chemistry Lessons

There’s a lot of mutual trust, support, affection and understanding between The AM Show co-hosts Duncan Garner and Amanda Gillies. Two years on from the launch of their show, the duo discuss success, career and what makes them tick

Goal Getter

At 29, sprint canoe champion Lisa Carrington is at the top of her game, but as the elite athlete contemplates her next sporting challenge, she tells Nicky Pellegrino why she’s got no time to waste

My Workspace

Sarah Stuart, head of news styling at MediaWorks, aims to cultivate a calm oasis in the chaos of a newsroom. She leads us through her workspace in the wardrobe department

A Star Is Reborn

Just when you thought Lady Gaga had pushed reinvention to its very limits, she made her most surprising transformation of all – into big screen (and Oscar-tipped) movie star. Julia Braybrook charts the artist’s rise and asks, what next?

Needle Work

Today’s beauty treatments work both on the skin’s health and overall appearance, ensuring it looks its best. In a bid to try out a multi-functional treatment, Sarah Simpson from beautyheaven.co.nz headed to Caci to put microneedling to the test

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds

Seed capital fund SheEO has one goal in mind: to create a new model for female entrepreneurs and a better world in the process. Yvonne van Dongen caught up with the Kiwi women who’ve benefitted from the revolutionary fund

Taking Flight

Navigating the world of work can be daunting, and it can feel like success is just out of reach. Emma Isaacs takes a look at the habits of successful people and how to use them in your career

Beauty & The Greek

Turquoise sea, ancient streets, blue-domed buildings that dazzle in the sun… Greece is a photographer’s dream, and Danielle Lagos gets to strike a pose on two of its most picturesque islands

How To Live Again When Life Has Fallen Apart?

How do you learn to live again when life as you knew it has fallen apart? Mary Jane Grant discovered that the little pleasures can make the biggest difference…

The HRT Unlocker

The shifting state of female hormones during ‘the change’ can mean sleeplessness, fuzzy thinking, mood swings and hot flushes for many women. But it’s not all bad news, relief in the form of hormone replacement therapy is back from exile.

Game On

Jet-lagged but brimming with enthusiasm, Rachael Russell slaps on her akubra and takes to the African veldt in pursuit of the ‘Big Five’.

It's All About Family

Downsizing to a townhouse to be closer to relatives was a welcome challenge for an interior designer, her husband and their teenage children.

Lifting The Mental Block

A surprising revelation finds Deborah entering a new phase of her life.

Let A Little Love In

Attending a wedding the day after a breakup isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but on a day of love and acceptance Maria Hoyle comes to an important realisation