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EDITOR’S LETTER nā Sido

Things I love…

WOMAN

HEART & SOUL searching • Beloved broadcaster Toni Street opens up to Sophie Neville about finding happiness after immeasurable loss and how she hopes her new memoir will bring comfort to others.

National treasure • Angela Bloomfield reveals the painful reality of reality TV and why we should value our mental health. Siena Yates writes.

Making her story • Feminist politician Margaret Wilson’s life has been a page-turner. She reflects on public service and the patriarchy in a new memoir, writes Sharon Stephenson.

Rights from WRONGS • Rosemary has some choice words about women’s diminishing freedoms, from Afghanistan to Texas.

I DID IT MY WAY • More single women than ever are opting to conceive via sperm donor. Sarah Catherall speaks to three of them about their experiences.

Modern family

Going it alone

IT girl • From living in caravan parks to heading a multinational corporation, Vanessa Sorenson has certainly come a long way in life. The Microsoft NZ managing director shares her unconventional past with Nicky Pellegrino.

Lee Miller The war photographer who saved the fashion world • Renowned for her remarkable pictures of World War II, Lee Miller is less well known as a fashion photographer. But as a key contributor to British Vogue, she did much to keep style alive despite rationing. A new exhibition and book have brought her extraordinary career to light.

Whisky business • When Desiree Reid-Whitaker started making spirits, she never imagined her South Island distillery would be celebrated across the world. She talks to Sharon Stephenson about pouring everything into a brand-new business and becoming the toast of the town.

Women in distilling

The CHOSEN ONE • Artist Yuki Kihara tells Dionne Christian why crossing the line is in her nature.

Finding your feet • Siena Yates navigates the tightrope to better mental health and makes a happy discovery.

Sharing is caring • Dr Morgan Edwards puts people to sleep for a living, but her social media presence has been a wake-up call for many. Ashleigh McEnaney writes.

Morgan debunks the biggest Covid-19 myths

Hark, who grows there?! • When Kirsty Harkness heard about hemp, the seed was planted and her new luxury skincare brand was born. Sharon Stephenson writes.

Spears to share • Isn’t it reassuring to see fresh, seasonal asparagus again? I like to think it’s nature’s way of saying, “It’s alright, don’t fret, summer is coming – we’ve got this!”

French delights • Take your baking up a notch with these decadent and delicious French desserts from British pastry chef Will Torrent. Bon appétit!

ARM CANDY • Beloved handbags have been cast aside in lockdown – not needed, abandoned, ignored – and as we look forward to once again stepping out the front door clutching the ultimate accessory, here’s a selection of beautiful bags to covet.

MAKE a NIGHT OF IT • Add a good night cream into your routine and let your skincare work harder for you while you sleep.

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