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.

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‘It’s About Remembering Those Little Signs Of Love & Intimacy’ • Writer Sophie Neville chats to the beloved Nadia’s Farm stars as they celebrate an amazing 20 years together. Sharing their love story, the famous foodie and her farmer husband reflect on their extraordinary life together and how spending time apart has rekindled their spark.

Princess Catherine The Reality Of a New Normal • After the hardest year of her life and as she finds her footing in a post-treatment world, the dutiful princess could be preparing for her ultimate role– but this time it’s on her terms.

Inside Queen Mary’s First Year • Following 12 months of what she calls “new decisions and change”, Queen Mary is riding high, but she is still anAussie girl at heart.

Brooke Shields “I’ve Hit An Age Where I Know My Self-worth” • At 12, Brook Shields found herself the subject of the male gaze and discovered the scrutiny and effect on self-worth that could bring. But now, in this exclusive extract from her new memoir, the newly confident 59-year-old explores what it means to be a “woman of a certain age” and why it’s time to change the narrative.

Queen Of Comedy The Marvellous Ms Margolyes • Speaking her truth in a delightfully wicked and candid manner we’ve come to cherish, British actress Miriam is now telling the world how she has fallen in love with New Zealand.

The Reluctant Hero • When 41 Indian miners were buried alive in 2023, Arnold Dix pulled off their rescue against the odds. In doing so, the Aussie lawyer and engineer earned the love of Indians and became an overnight sensation back home.

Viva Bianca ‘Cancer changed me in ways I never imagined’ • For the first time, Neighbours actor Viva Bianca opens up about the health battle she faced and the strength she found in the community who rallied around her.

Learning To Live Vividly • In 2019, Geraldine Brooks’ husband, Tony, passed away, suddenly, shockingly. Now, the much-loved and award-winning author bares her soul in a new memoir, and in this exclusive interview with The Weekly.

The billion-dollar world of astrology • Astrology is back. Celebrities won’t make a move without consulting their charts and everyone knows someone who’s retraining as an astrologer. The Weekly investigates the current fascination with the stars.

“I’m a professional baby cuddler!” • When Jenny Summerson’s own children grew up, she looked for something to fill the hole in her life. What she found were babies who needed a little extra TLC.

Made in the shade • Stay cool in swimwear and effortless cover-ups. Plus, four chic and simple ways to style shorts.

Salt breeze • Escape the heat and cool off with swimsuits and structured cover-ups in neutral tones and soft fabrics that will take you to the beach and beyond.

The Shape Shifters • Contouring with make-up is a clever hack for instant facial definition.

Carve out cheekbones • Create crisp definition for your cheekbones and jawline by combining these three elements:

A brand new year ahead • Stepping outside of your comfort zone and giving something different a go can have incredible health pay-offs. Try these routine disruptors on for size.

Ready for a change? These are some simple, sure-fire ways to shake up your routine in the new year.

The benefits of stepping outside the box

Hunger signals • If you find yourself snacking out of habit or skipping breakfast, tuning back into your...