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A woman’s survival with metastasised breast cancer may be down to genetics or lifestyle, areas in which treatment is poised to make huge strides, writes Hilary Stichbury.

Measuring your fitness levels with advanced tracking gadgets is growing ever popular — and it’s not just for tech-heads. Nina Fitton spent several months putting two to the test.

A revamped North Shore eatery sticks to familiar territory on the menu but with mixed results.

Andy Griffiths creates worlds where killer koalas from outer space invade and robots riot — and kids can’t get enough of them, writes Dionne Christian.

She’s modern pop’s greatest provocateur; he’s the last of the old-school crooners. But Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have much in common, finds Craig McLean. He talks to the pair about their fast friendship and musical freedom.

Enduring love for Agatha Christie sees British thriller writer Sophie Hannah add to the famous detective cases. She talks to Stephen Jewell.

Meet fashion’s newest stars.

The following designers are making waves not only for their collections but also for their level-headed approach to running a fashion label with real potential.

Personality number three tempts — and generously satisfies — a somewhat jaded reviewer.

Liane Moriarty’s latest novel is a darkly comedic tale about a trivia night death, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Theirs is an unlikely story: a bunch of senior citizens from Waiheke — ranging in age from 65 to 95 — who formed a hip-hop dance crew then went to the world champs in Vegas. They talk to Alan Perrott about moonwalking, twerking and feeling alive again.

Lena Dunham reinvented the oversharing style on her hit show, Girls. What will her first book do? Meghan Daum meets TV’s hottest property and talks psychotherapy, sisterhood and why she can’t keep a secret.