read more Had Len Holmwood not been on the scene, or had simply walked away when Jan Molenaar told him to, the outcome could have been far more catastrophic. Len pushed the gun from his friend's assumed target - two police officers - despite being shot by him. Yet the unassuming Napier man still struggles with being considered a hero. Deputy Editor Kylie Bailey spent the day with Len and his mother Kath last week, and the laid back, straight-up guy talked openly about his bout of suicidal depression, his plans to return to work more than seven months after the 51-hour siege, and why he still rates the perpetrator as a friend. The exclusive story, starting on page 14, is a fascinating read. Also in this issue are the latest celebrity hook ups and break ups, including Bradley Cooper two-timing Renee, Coro star Tina O'Brien's split from Ryan Thomas, and the confirmation of news we revealed five weeks ago - that Angelina Jolie is adopting her seventh child, from Syria. Plus, we bring you an update on the real-life Thumbelina, Kenadie Jourdan-Bromley, who has fulfilled her dream of appearing in a movie (see page 36). We hope you enjoy this week's magazine.