Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The Australian Women's Weekly, NZ Edition, delivers hard-hitting news, gorgeous features, advice, inspirational stories and the best triple-tested recipes. It’s the ultimate magazine with something for everyone, while providing inspiration for women of all ages.

Editor’s letter

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In brief

Around the world

Melanie Lynskey “I thank my lucky stars” • After decades of being Hollywood’s best-kept secret, the Kiwi actress has finally hit the A-list – and her new role hits very close to home.

The hardest Goodbye • The women of Three’s soon-to-be-defunct Newshub share their memories, both hilarious and heartbreaking.

The Resurrection Of Monica Lewinsky • Once the victim of a political scandal, the 50-year-old activist and writer has reclaimed her life, and is now the face of a major fashion campaign.

‘I’m Not Scared of Ageing’ Maggie Beer • As the beloved and very busy cook prepares to turn 80, she’s launching a new project to mark her proudest achievement to date – a decade of transforming food in aged care homes. Could she finally be ready to slow down?

Waging War on the Working Week • After taking on the Taliban, former Kiwi soldier Dr Ellen Joan Ford has a new battle – modernising the archaic nine-to-five.

If She Could Talk To The Animals... • At 90, trailblazing scientist Dr Jane Goodall is still travelling the world, spreading her message of hope.

Our Goal Is Freedom • This July, when soccer fans cheer their national teams in Paris, the Afghanistan Women’s Football Team will be missing. For while they are free to live and compete in Australia, they can no longer represent their country, where women’s sport, like so much else, remains illegal.

The Billionaire Swindlers • Millions were drained from L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt’s billion-dollar fortune. New York society hostess Brooke Astor saw out her days in torn nightgowns, sleeping on a filthy couch. It turns out that neither wealth nor fame are protections from betrayal by those we think we can trust.

Seventeenth Century Supermodels • When England installed a playboy king as supreme leader in 1660, the monarch’s weakness for women gave rise to a court where beauty ruled.

Every Life Tells A Story • Like a good book, every life is filled with meaning. And sharing our stories can bring us joy, help us heal and draw us closer to those we love.

“I’ve spent 30 years in the jungle and I’d do 30 more” • After witnessing a mother’s death in the Thailand jungle and being powerless to help, Dr Rose McGready made a decision that meant she’d call a new place home.

Thanks for the memories • After close to 40 years of sharing the ups and the downs of family life, our columnist is ready to bid a fond farewell.

The Good life • The Weekly’s June guide to fashion, food, beauty, homes and good health

Shop with Women’s Weekly • The Weekly now has an online shop – and the virtual doors are open! Pairing with some of our favourite designers, our store has fashion for every woman, with a nod to sustainability, inclusivity and – most of all – timeless styles. Add these pieces (and many others) to a cart at womensweekly.com.au/shop

Uncovering probiotic beauty • Could the bacteria on your skin be the key to a healthy glow?

Beauty

The big dieting dilemma • With no end to the diets, pills and programmes promising lasting weight loss, it begs the question: Wouldn’t we all be at our goal weight by now if they actually worked?

Border control • Setting boundaries is the key to building self-worth, emotional tolerance and healthy relationships. Here’s how to set – and happily enforce – your limits.

In Season Oranges & lemons • When life hands you lemons (and oranges!) we cook, and...