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

I’m in the best shape, Mentally & emotionally • After retiring from competition and the end of her marriage, the Olympic champion talks to writer Suzanne McFadden about her bold new chapter, her passion for fashion and how her children inspire her to make the world a better place.

Faster, higher, stronger Kiwi Olympic Girl Power! • Paris will host the 2024 Summer Games, which will see more than 10,500 elite competitors vying for glory, among them some exceptional women.

650 hands shaken. 1280km travelled. 0 cups of tea drunk. • No fuss, no frill. Phenomenal recall of names. A secret penchant for Chelsea buns. A trick for putting nervous guests at ease. And a rigorous diary system that would put a sergeant major to shame. Welcome to a week on the road with the inexhaustible Princess Anne.

Welcome To Mushroom Town • Korumburra was a quiet, picturesque little place, best known for its pub’s unrivalled ‘chicken parmigiana’, until three members of the tight-knit community died from suspected Death Cap mushroom poisoning. As the alleged ‘mushroom murder’ goes to trial, The Weekly meets the locals and investigates the effect of sudden notoriety on this much-loved Gippsland town.

‘I Was On The Road To Jail’ • Visionary sportswoman Mere Baker opens up about her struggle with alcohol, being diagnosed with ADHD and coaching Ruby Tui

Frances O’Connor No place likehome • When Frances O’Connor made her film debut in the ’90s, she was declared the “next big thing” and whisked off overseas. Now she’s taking everything she’s learnt over 30 years of filmmaking and telling her own stories – some of them set Down Under.

Romance For The Ages • As Mills & Boon celebrates 50 years Down Under, we look back at the role the iconic publisher has played in the world of romance – and find out why the genre’s never been bigger.

Simone Callahan on growing with grace • In a new book, the mum-of-three and dedicated yoga enthusiast details how practising acceptance has seen her grow, even in times of adversity.

Secrets from the happiest place on Earth • For the seventh time in a row, Finland has topped the World Happiness Report, with Denmark a close second. The Weekly meets locals and asks what we can learn from these lands of ice, snow and subsidised childcare.

Fashion

Shop with Women’s Weekly • Sometimes, the hardest things to shop for are the classics. Luckily, The Weekly now has an online shop where you can find these brilliant designed basics with a nod to sustainability, inclusivity and timeless styles. Put these pieces in your virtual cart (or shop from many more) at womensweekly.com.au/shop

Denim masterclass • There's more than classic jeans on offer this season. Plus, top tips to keep your denim going stronger for longer.

How to combat Skinflammation

Hot topic

Rise of the midlife eating disorder • While eating disorders are underdiagnosed across the board, a growing number of middle-aged women are slipping further under the radar.

6 easy ways to unlock longevity • These changes might be small, but experts say they can make a big difference to how you look – and feel – later in life.

Embarrassing bodies • From the slightly awkward to what feels like the downright mortifying, these health conundrums are more common – and much more solvable – than you might think.

Food

Perfect potatoes • Baked, roasted, mashed or fried, there’s no wrong way to...