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Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary–monarch and mother, sovereign and sister, guardian and grandmother, majesty and matriarch, figurehead and friend. For 96 glorious years, our Queen lived a life like no other. On one hand, her existence was extraordinary

When the day came, no one was ready. Her eldest son talked of “a sense of loss beyond measure” in his first address as the new King Charles III. His words, and those of his sons which came later, drew the people right into the heart of this close-kni

During the 1970 royal tour of New Zealand and Australia, the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Anne greeted onlookers with a new element of informality, walking up to people in the crowds to chat and shake hands – and the public could

In a speech on her last visit to Australia in 2011, Queen Elizabeth II quoted an Aboriginal proverb: “We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we r

She is New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, the Halberg Sportswoman of the Decade and now Lisa Carrington can add Dame to her impressive list of accolades. The 33-year-old, who received the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to canoe raci

It was third time lucky for New Zealand’s First Lady of Dance, Parris, 30, who took home an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography honouring her work on the Savage x Fenty Show Vol 3. She said, “This moment meant more to me than anyone could imagine.” Pet

The vertical scars that run down Therese Fox’s arms and legs stand out among the fading patchwork of burns and skin grafts that are hidden beneath her nurse’s uniform. Unlike the injuries that were scorched onto her body when suicide bombers attacked

Thesun was shining, the sea was blue and as the heady scents of the French Riviera swirled around him, 51-year-old Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, was a picture of contentment. At his side was the new woman in his life, actress Natasha Bassett, w

I don’t know any woman who goes away without leaving a battle plan for the family stuck on the fridge door. Once, when I had to be away longer than usual, I drew up a wall-sized chart for the MOTH (Man of the House). I kept it simple because we’re ta

Hair might technically be dead, but it’s rife with emotion. Bad hair days are real – scientists have confirmed our moods are linked to the state of our strands – and if you’ve ever had a horrid haircut, you’ll recall the heartache that ensued. But no

You’re not alone if you’ve shoved getting stronger in the too-hard basket. And yet, if you find the time, the wellbeing and longevity spoils make it worth the effort. So, we asked strength and conditioning coach for online fitness and nutrition progr

Could the fruit bowl hold the secret to happiness? Researchers at Aston University in the UK found fruit-eaters had greater positive mental wellbeing, while those who reach for low-nutrient savoury snacks (hello, potato chips!) are more likely to rep

Complaining has a really bad reputation. Articles and gurus insist that too much complaining will “lower your vibration” and stop you achieving your dream, having friends and living the life you want. They suggest that you cut out negativity from you

SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES (+ OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATION) YOU WILL NEED TO START THIS RECIPE 1 DAY AHEAD 3 (1.2kg) pork tenderloins400g pineapple, peeled, cut into 1cm rounds1 (130g) Lebanese cucumber, chopped finely2 (50g) eschalots, chopped

Loaded potato salad SERVES 4 OR 6 AS A SIDE PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 500g baby potatoes1 medium (400g) orange ku–mara, cut into 2cm thick slices1 medium (400g) purple ku–mara, cut into 2cm thick slices1 small (250g) golden ku–mara, cut into 2cm thick

SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 50 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 large (300g) brown onion, chopped finely2 cloves garlic, crushed1 small (70g) carrot, chopped finely1 small (150g) red capsicum, chopped finely1 (150g) celery stalk trimmed, ch

SERVES 20 CHOCOLATE DATE MERINGUE DISCS 6 large egg whites (pasteurised egg whites are available in cartons at most major supermarkets), chilled ½teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 2 cups (280g) Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped 200g pitt

SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 2 tablespoons ras el hanout2 cloves garlic, crushed⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil3 x 200g fish fillets, halved500g cleaned small black mussels12 (540g) medium uncooked tiger prawns, unpeeled200g cherry truss

SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 15 MINUTES 130g rigatoni1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 eschallots or 1 small (80g) onion, chopped finely1 clove garlic, crushed¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes1½ tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons vodka¼ cup (60ml) th

The key to using bold hues in a scheme is consistency. If you want to do strong colour in different spaces, they must connect somehow. Resene Sante Fe is restful enough to be painted on all four walls, yet vivid enough to make an impact. Resene Deep

When 12-year-old Bird receives a surprise letter, he knows it’s from his mother even without opening it. He hasn’t been called Bird since his mum left. It was the name she said he gave himself when he was tiny, the only name he would answer to becaus

Win 5 x $50 We’ve hidden a clutch of fashion-related words in the grid. These words can be spelt horizontally, vertically, diagonally, backwards and forwards, but always in a straight line. When you have found all the words listed below you should ha

I’m standing at the kitchen sink, my hands plunged in warm soapy water. Gabe is beside me, supposedly drying dishes but mostly drinking red wine and singing to Édith Piaf. He made coq au vin for dinner using every pot in the house, but if there is on

‘EQUANIMITY’, BY ARTIST CHRIS LEVINE AND HOLOGRAPHER ROB MUNDAY, COMMISSIONED BY JERSEY HERITAGE TRUST. ■

Three major planets – Sun, Venus and Mercury – in Scorpio for your birthday month present a menu of mystery, magnetism and control. With expressive Mercury pressing the mute button in your sign, you’ll be eloquent even without words, using body langu