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There’s no mistaking the statuesque, legging-clad figure that appears in the doorway. After all, this is a woman we’ve watched go from a naturally talented, sporty teen to one of the world’s most dominant and successful athletes. Over more than 20 ye

Catherine, Princess of Wales, stepped into the sun for a moment of celebration with her family at the Trooping the Colour parade. She had shared a little of her health battle with cancer, but as she stood on the palace balcony with her children and h

The US: A photographer snapped this foreboding image as a storm gathered over Omaha, Nebraska. When the heavens opened, hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city. Two cavalry horses injured when they bolted through London are recovering in t

Dame Valerie Adams throws out her long, still-powerful arms, tips back her head and declares herself a “blank canvas”. After a colossal athletics career, where she was comfortably decked out in tracksuits and the unmistakable black singlet with the s

Get ready to feel the excitement in the air as we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! The City of Light is set to dazzle the world with its iconic landmarks and vibrant spirit, making it an unforgettable backdrop for the ultimate sporting spectacl

The Princess Royal is standing up a 42ft tower, looking out to sea in a north-westerly force six wind. Her hair, that neat up-do that has barely changed in 40 years, does not move, even as a sudden gust blows a seagull past her eyeline. “It’s quite e

One Saturday afternoon last August, a gumboot-clad Nathan Hersey was in the paddock, checking on his beloved Scottish Highland cattle, when his phone rang. The call was from a journalist seeking comment on rumours that a triple murder had occurred in

Mere Baker has gone through life being told she does not fit the mould. And it’s true – she doesn’t fit neatly into a box and she can’t be categorised. Maybe that’s her superpower. She is many things. She is staunch yet vulnerable, a gifted former at

Frances O’Connor doesn’t sound like a famous person. Speaking from her home in London, the actor, writer and director is softly spoken, laughs often and gives thoughtful answers to questions about fame, creativity and coming home. “I don’t know, what

In 2010 Dr Jodi McAlister was working a nine-to-five office job, hoping to save enough money to return to university to complete a PhD. Having studied “Shakespeare and friends” as a literary student, she assumed her focus would be along those line

The seasons and chapters of my life have shaped me. While the breeze hasn’t always blown in my favour, I’ve continued to grow and move forward. Even while reinventing myself, I’ve stayed true to my values through life’s ups and downs. It’s taken lots

It’s another dark, dreary day and I can hear the pitter-patter of rain on the roof. The sky beyond looks ominous. I drag myself out of bed, take a shower, and pull out my usual outfit of woollen pants, thermal under-layers, cashmere or wool jumpers (

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When we think of someone with an eating disorder, we usually picture a young, visibly thin female. However, for many dealing with issues around food, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In New Zealand, approximately 100,000 people struggle with

While it’s an indisputable fact that our bodies change as we age, that doesn’t mean our health needs to suffer. Beyond clocking enough shut-eye, staying active and eating your daily five and two, there are plenty of other things you can do to ensure

Whether it’s snoring loud enough to wake the neighbours or hair that has started to crop up in places it wasn’t before, some ailments are more awkward than others to address. Sure, we’ve made significant strides when it comes to destigmatising mental

We’ve rounded up seasonal sensations including warming one-pot wonders, an unctuous Maggie Beer pudding and this ultimate crunchy roast potato salad. Scan the QR code to unlock the bonus recipe. SCAN for recipe PHOTOGRAPHY BY CON POULOS. STYLING BY M

SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 1.5kg potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 40g butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely 2 (300g) medium onions, chopped finely 120g baby spinach leaves 150g hot smoked salmon, flaked ½ cup finely chopped celery

SERVES 1 PREP TIME + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES (+ COOLING TIME) 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon cornflour (optional, see tip) ¼ cup (55g) caster sugar ¼ cup (60g) dollop cream ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste 5 raspberries 1 teas

SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 6 eggs 80g brown sugar 400ml full cream milk 300ml thickened cream 100g sultanas 50ml water 60g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 6 slices (270g) white bread, crust removed 150g apricot jam 1 teaspoon

SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 15 MINUTES 120g peeled raw medium prawns 2 tablespoons kimchi, plus 1 tablespoon kimchi liquid 1 teaspoon honey 1 bundle (80g) dried soba noodles ½ bunch (100g) broccolini, cut into thirds ⅓ cup (50g) frozen edamame, t

SERVES 6 PREP TIME 20 MINUTES COOK TIME 55 MINUTES 100g fresh shiitake mushrooms 1 medium eggplant (300g) 400g jar kimchi ½ medium wombok (500g) 3cm piece ginger 2 cloves garlic 4 green onions 2 tablespoons Korean soybean paste 1 tablespoon g

Sometimes to fit in, you have to stand out. That’s the philosophy behind Your Home and Garden magazine’s Resene Colour Homes winner of 2023/2024, which saw Bonnie Slade and Jason Callister take out the top prize. Their fearless use of a mix of Resene

Whether we’re hibernating through winter or hiding from the harshest rays of the summer sun, window treatments are a necessary element of New Zealand interiors. As well as being a practical essential, they also offer an opportunity to play with colou

It’scalled a Nebuchadnezzar. At 15 litres it’s the biggest bottle of champagne Veuve Clicquot make – and it’s dangling from a giant crane. Then, with a whoosh, it smashes against Princess Cruises’ newest ship, the Sun Princess. In a blaze of music, d

This novel is a jigsaw falling into place. There’s a satisfaction as the pieces click together and a picture starts to form. But when the final piece of the puzzle is placed, the resulting image isn’t what you thought it would be. The ending is unexp

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is chuckling ruefully. Her laughter comes rumbling through the screen from her study in New York state where a copy of her new book, By Any Other Name, is on display. The title, printed in white, is taken from one of t

My radio alarm wakes me. The newsreader has a plummy, authoritative voice. “Police have abandoned the search for more survivors of the weekend’s tragedy in the North Sea. Eleven emergency vessels, two fixed-wing aircraft and three helicopters were in

The right royal Sun, glamorous Venus and flamboyant new moon in Leo during the first week of August all applaud your majesty’s sashay along the catwalk this month. If you’ve been holding back on sharing certain feelings and ideas, the annual Leo new

Sharks. I don’t hate them – I just don’t want to get in the way of one. Many would say it is an irrational fear, but I’d still rather be ultra-cautious. My own – to clear out stuff I haven’t worn for years! That would be a tie between analysing char