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Celia Imrie I Am Very Lucky To Be Alive

She’s one of Britain’s most in-demand actresses, a best-selling author and doting single mum, and following a perilously close brush with death, Celia Imrie is more determined than ever to seize every day, she tells Juliet Rieden.

Oprah For President?

This month Oprah Winfrey arrives on our movie screens as the powerful Mrs Which in the children’s fantasy movie A Wrinkle in Time… but could she also be destined for real-life power as President of the United States? Emma Clifton unpicks recent events which suggest this is not necessarily wishful thinking.

A Free Spirit

Last month, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark lost the love of her life. But who was the raffish, unconventional, at once charming and grouchy, Prince Henrik? 

Our Love Stories

Before the days of online dating, how did people meet their life partner? Writer and comedian Michele A’Court shares some of the wonderful and surprising - stories of Kiwi romance from her new book How We Met.

Film Review

A father and son on a “last wishes” road trip movie, and the return of the handmaids.

The Truth About Weight Loss Surgery

Does weight loss surgery really work and what are the lifelong consequences? Nicky Pellegrino meets two women who have taken the surgical route to slimming, like National MP Paula Bennett did a few months ago, to find out the reality of its success and what life is like after going under the knife.

Finding Freedom From Guilt

Miriama Smith is a small-town girl with a big-city acting career who is finding balance in both. The 800 Words actress talks to Emma Clifton about taking chances, fighting self-judgement and being a survivor.

Sweet Prince Louis

Princess Charlotte celebrated her third birthday with a kiss for brother Louis, nine days old and already a media sensation. Juliet Rieden welcomes the new royal.

Love, Loss & Gratitude

Amanda Gillies is in a happy place – but there has been personal heartbreak along the way. The breakfast TV host talks openly to Emma Clifton about the highs and lows of the past year and why finding gratitude is so empowering.

Why We're Starting Again - Allyson Gofton

Much-loved cook Allyson Gofton talks candidly to Emma Clifton about her marriage, why she has quit Auckland and why you should never look back with regret.

“I'm A Bloody Lucky Man”

Hugh Jackman is at the top of his game. Yet, as Michael Sheather reports, if not for his wife and family, he might be a completely different guy.

'No One Has A Perfect Life'

At 41, TV presenter Pippa Wetzell is one of the new generation of “middle-agers” – women who defy past expectations and live life their way. The Fair Go star talks to Emma Clifton about her sliding door moment, the craziness of family life and why she’s happy her children are growing up in today’s world.

Jane Fonda 'I'm Done With Marriage And Dating

Jane Fonda is as outspoken, mischievous and political as ever. She talks to Sophie Heawood about racism, cosmetic surgery, men and the joys of working again with Robert Redford.

Glenn Close Still Sexy At 71

Glenn Close is feeling fabulous and it’s no wonder. In an exclusive interview in New York, the Hollywood icon talks to Juliet Rieden about how her mum inspired the powerhouse performance tipped for her first Oscar, working with her daughter Annie and that, yes, you can still be sexy in your 70s!

All You Need Is Love

Emma Watkins, the Yellow Wiggle, speaks with Ruth Hessey about the secret weapon in her recovery from acute endometriosis – her mother, Kathryn.

Trips To Remember

Pink skinny jean disasters, foreign alphabet menus and a wedding gatecrash – travel hitches can make for great dinner-party hilarity.

People In Long, Happy Marriages Tell A Lot Of Fibs

As an actress she often plays posh ladies in frocks, but privately Emma Thompson is loud, angry and radical. William Langley talks to the British Dame about the secret to a happy marriage and her heartbreaking new role.

Putting On The Glitz

When it comes to getting glam, these beauty looks are tried and true, but it doesn’t mean they’ve lost any of their impact.

Rivers Of Life

Samantha Trenoweth explores life along Vietnam’s rivers, taking in the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City and the historic charms of Hue along the way.

Family, Film & Friendship

lat year was a big one for former TV journalist Amanda Millar and her daughter Tennessee Mansford, with the release of their first big-screen film and the arrival of Amanda’s first grandchild. The pair talk to Emma Clifton about working together and their journey to produce a tribute to social justice advocate and friend Celia Lashlie.

Julie Walters - 'Getting Older Is A Relief'

Julie Walters brings a unique streak of candour to everything she does. The star of the upcoming Mamma Mia! sequel talks to Tim Adams about night terrors, her childhood, and why at 68 she refuses to act her age.

Lights Camera Action

With the current international focus on the percentage of women directors in the film industry, Fleur Mealing looks at how New Zealand is faring and talks to three of our female film-makers who are already successfully paving the way.

Tantrums And Tiaras

The reign in Spain is facing its most thunderous forecast yet, as commoner Queen Letizia elbows her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía, aside in an astonishing royal feud pitching the old guard against the new world order. William Langley investigates.

Elizabeth Gilbert: 'Let Love In'

There was a moment in 2016 when a trapdoor opened in the bottom of Elizabeth Gilbert’s heart and she felt as though her entire existence was falling through the hole.

Judy & Chris Bailey 'Each Day Is A Gift'

They felt confident it was nothing to worry about, until they were called back to see the doctor. Judy Bailey writes from the heart about the day she and her husband Chris learnt he had a grade 4 melanoma – a day their world stopped turning.

The Long Way Home

Walking the Camino de Santiago trail in Europe is for many a spiritual pilgrimage. For Christchurch mum Julie Zarifeh it was a way to cope with devastating grief. She talks to Emma Clifton about how the 800km trek helped her refocus her life after the tragic loss of her husband and son, and the poignant encounters she had along the way.

The Real Life Of A Romance Writer

It’s a dream many have… to be a successful novelist. But what is life really like for a published author, and a best-selling one at that? Kiwi writer Nicky Pellegrino reveals the reality behind the fiction.

Kate's Enchanted Garden

The Duchess of Cambridge wowed London crowds with a woodland scene straight out of a children’s fairytale, but her biggest fans were her wide-eyed children, George, Charlotte and Louis, writes Juliet Rieden.

The Legend Of Meryl Streep

She’s widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living actresses, but, writes Emma Clifton, Meryl Streep still fears failure. As she turns 70, the Hollywood mega star talks about her greatest loss, her guilty pleasure and why she’s forever grateful to Jane Fonda.

Nigella Nothing Is Off Limits

Despite a slew of TV appearances, cookbooks, world tours and more, Nigella Lawson insists she’s an indolent person at heart. Sue Smethurst sits down with the most recognisable face in home cookery to crack the secret to her seemingly effortless success.