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Born And Raised

An often misunderstood procedure, people are now taking a look at surrogacy and the laws around it. Here, two sisters share their surrogacy story

About A Boy

For Toni Street and Sophie Braggins, bringing baby Lachlan into the world was a long, often emotional process. The best friends open up about the hard times and the joy of the surrogacy journey.

Outdoor Pursuit

Faced with cramped spaces and long commutes, these families chose to swap city living for a country lifestyle. They share the ups and downs of rural life.

My Year Of Being Brave

Men are fearless, while women are held back by a desire for perfection. So says Women Who Code author Reshma Saujani in her latest book which encourages women to make braver choices – even if we fail while we’re at it.

Go The Distance

In a trend that goes against convention, more couples are embracing living apart. We meet two who are making it work

Gut Feeling

Auckland business owner Anika Henderson was just 36 when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The mother-of-three says she would never have suspected her coeliac-like symptoms would turn out to be cancer. She shares her story to encourage other women to take charge of their health

Youthful Ambition

When she was 16, Leah Stewart dreamed of becoming a kidney donor. At 21, her organ donation helped save a friend’s life, then she took her caring and sharing message to the ends of the earth

Skin Deep

When it comes to looking after your skin, it pays to look below the surface at what you’re eating.We take a closer look at how your diet can help or hinder healthy skin.

Trust Your Gut

Confused by all the gut health chat? Emma Clifton hears you – and has some tips of her own.

The Greatest Gift

Would you be a surrogate mum for your best friend? For Sophie Braggins, there was never any doubt she should carry a baby for friend Toni Street. The pair open up to NEXT about their emotional journey, the reaction of loved ones, and why trust has been key

Angelina

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

Earning Her​​​​​​​ Wings

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

Food For Thought

In our quest to feed the world’s ever-growing population in a sustainable way, what’s on our plates in the future will look very different to the meals of today. Cath Bennett examines the future of food

Resolution Reboot

We’re 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 don’t worry – here’s your guide to getting back on track

Just Tastes Good

She’s braved sexism and sacrifice to make it in the culinary world, but Bridget Foliaki-Davis will always be a Kiwi kid with a soft spot for wholesome fare – and a good old-fashioned pie

A Fair Share

We’re lauded for being a progressive country in many ways – but when it comes to the gender pay gap, are we resting on our laurels? We meet the women working to achieve pay equality, and find out what we need to do to close the gap

Mind The Gap

It’s high time women were paid on a par with men, so we’ve asked some high-profile Kiwis to start the conversation around closing the gap. Here are their thoughts

Turning Pointe

Ballet might seem an unlikely path to recovery for someone with anorexia. But for one Dunedin woman, dancing gave her not just one, but two artistic outlets that have changed her life

Living Colour

Pops of colour, interesting details, and playing with texture all help to put a personal stamp on a rented home, as one couple shows

Skin Deep

Brownish patches on the skin – often caused by sun exposure – are an unpleasant side effect of ageing. Tamsin Marshall looks at how to tackle them

A Whole New World

It’s a land of futuristic cities, traditional temples and everything in between. On a whirlwind tour across Japan, Julia Braybrook found there was plenty in each city to tick off her bucket list – and even more to add

Taking Flight

Auckland couple Katie and Mark Sievers are living the dream, travelling the world with their young girls. They tell Monique McKenzie about the lessons learned along the way

The Hot List

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

Milestone Moment

The Caci team has reason to celebrate this year, with the franchise marking 25 years in the skin and appearance industry. Here, Caci founder Jackie Smith shares her favourite moments

A Good Coffee Culture

From the coffee beans to the café, Dr Robbie Francis is helping to improve the lives of disabled people in Mexico and New Zealand.

Do You Need Resolution Rehab?

If your good intentions are in tatters, here’s how to make positive changes that last

Your Guide To Midlife Sex

Mourning the loss of bedroom passion? In this guide to midlife sex we look at the many ways to make sex fun again at any age

Just Enjoy The Darn Biscuits

Eating should be a simple exchange. So why do even the smartest brains overcomplicate it? Alix Walker reports.

Cruise Control

A two-day voyage to the French city of Cherbourg has Maria Hoyle rethinking her aversion to cruise ships

The Envy Project

Can feeling jealous make you a better person? Deborah’s about to find out