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Bette Midler: sex, self-respect and survival
Bette Midler talks frankly to Bryony Gordon about sex, self-respect and survival.

Leonardo DiCaprio: The boy who would be king
Baby-faced yet self-assured, Leonardo DiCaprio has just turned 40. Robbie Collin applauds an actor who is truly ageless.

The best books of the year
INTERACTIVE: Our annual guide to the best books to give and receive this Christmas. Guess which ones made the list.

James Griffin: Prep for the holiday season
In the shopping malls of this proud little consumer nation, the Christmas decorations have been up since October.

Why I'm finally showing my age
For decades Suzanne McFadden has dyed her hair to keep away the grey. But enough is enough. Here, she describes the fear — and the relief — of finally showing her age.

Real Groovy: For the record
In 2008 Auckland’s most famous record store almost closed its doors, its owners broke and broken. But six years on the story couldn’t be more different.

Review: Andiamo, Herne Bay
Standards are kept high at Andiamo, a constant that ensures regulars stay faithful.

Book extract: Feels like home
In an extract from a new book of photographs by Andris Apse, which pays tribute to the South Island, former All Black captain Anton Oliver tells how the Central Otago landscape reduced him to tears.

New Zealand's spice girls
New Zealand’s own spice girls of cuisine tell Greg Dixon about eating their way around india, visa hassles and sharing bunks in a train.

Graham Norton on boys and babies
Coming out, being rich, feeling broody, getting drunk, dating when you’re famous and why a dog is better than a boyfriend.

When your child leaves the nest
There is no pain like watching your first-born leave home, but eventually every mum has to learn to let go, says Allison Pearson.

Fashion: Sass appeal
Bad taste is good taste when it comes to dressing ladylike separates with a kick.

Books: Punk rides again
Comic book artist Ant Sang talks to David Larsen about his ‘transformational journey’