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WIVES OF WINDSOR • A dutiful duchess, a comforting countess and a persevering princess these are the women the Queen turns to in times of need. William Langley explores how these leading ladies are working harder than ever to support the monarchy

Courageous FORTUNE • Midlife has proved a double-edged sword for Kiwi favourite Robyn Malcolm. She tells Nicky Pellegrino about the lows of menopause, the highs of motherhood and why her new knickers really satisfy.

How Bumble made Whitney the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire • Whitney Wolfe Herd co-founded Tinder in her twenties, then became the target of misogynistic trolling. Now her female-friendly dating app has made her one of the world’s wealthiest women at 31. Jane Mulkerrins meets her.

Flaws of attraction • Pretty boring or just plain rich, Rosemary compares the merits of men.

ROCK STARS • When Stacey Leilua and Ana Tuisila landed roles in a sitcom about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s life, they could hardly believe it. The Kiwi actors tell Siena Yates about the excitement of bringing strong Samoan women to the screen.

Surreal life • As Te Papa’s modern art curator, Lizzie Bisley gets up close and personal with well-known works by famous names. She talks to Sarah Catherall about her latest exhibition and her passion for surrealism.

Change the RECORD • Ready to remix the electronic dance music scene, film-maker Stacey Lee turns the camera on female DJs to uncover the realities of sexism in the industry. India Hendrikse tunes in.

FLYING SOLO • These four Kiwi women have taken on the mother of all challenges – parenting a little soul on their own. They share their stories with Sharon Stephenson.

RUN for your LIFE • Sharon Stephenson chases silent solitude and reaps the benefits of regular running.

Nobody’s PERFECT • Striving for success led to overwhelming stress and a health crisis for business coach Natalie Tolhopf. She tells Sharon Stephenson how she learnt to let go of her doubts and embrace imperfection.

Hearty & healthy • A while ago, I received a high cholesterol reading and it set me on a mission to reduce the amount of saturated fats I consume. I discovered there are cholesterol-reducing foods that can help too, like oats, nuts, legumes and berries. Making sure there’s plenty of these in your diet will do the trick. But what about when you’re craving a favourite? I’ve got you covered with these healthy twists on classic comfort foods.

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Chill factor • Warm up for winter with our pick of the season’s coolest, cosiest Kiwi-designed coats and stylish footwear to boot.

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Clean & green • Brush with natural toothpaste to feel better about your smile – and your impact on the planet.

Mind your mind • Small changes can help protect your brain and lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Cold busters • Everyday efforts can help fight offthe flu.

Beyond city limits • Moving out of town? Trade Me Property is the go-to for finding your home and getting...