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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Like father, like son

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Red carpet watch

Around the world

Christmas at Annabel’s It’s the little moments of joy and happiness • The Kiwi cooking queen shares with Emma Clifton her recipe for times like these: simple food from the heart, served with love.

Zucchini & feta crostini

Retro prawn cocktail

Tarragon & garlic butterfly chicken

Piña colada cheesecake with summer berries

Coconut ice

Royal insider • Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

Hope & healing THE QUEEN AT Christmas • After another annus horribilis, Her Majesty is looking forward to a merry, family-filled festive season, writes acclaimed royal author William Langley.

My passion for Percy Joan Collins • In an explosive extract from her uncensored diaries, Dame Joan Collins reveals the truth about the love match everyone said would never last.

From teen mum to the top Fighting for our children • In her role as Assistant Maori Commissioner for Children, mother-of-seven Glenis Philip-Barbara is tackling racism and inspiring our tamariki.

SONGS FROM LIFE • Paul McCartney’s songs are the story of his life. In this extract from his new two-volume tome, The Lyrics, the former Beatle reveals the love and loss behind two of his most iconic ballads.

OUT OF AFRICA • In a quest to save wild African lions from extinction, filmmaker Rogue Rubin went undercover, posing as a big game trophy-hunt photographer and putting her own life at risk. She reveals her terrifying journey.

Dick Smith ‘‘I won the lottery of life’’ • Dick Smith was the class dork who became a multimillionaire and then risked his life in spine-tingling adventures circumnavigating the world. Fearing she might lose him every step of the way was the love of his life, Pip.

Hoax or healer? • After the death of their father, Gary Nunn’s sister consulted psychics to help her through the grief. But were they fraudsters, out to exploit the vulnerable, or did they really have a direct line to the afterlife? Gary set out to find the truth.

Julia Child Queen of the kitchen • At the age of 50, she started a revolution that would change both the culinary and television worlds. As a new documentary charts her extraordinary career, we revisit the life and legacy of Julia Child.

Ready for a festive battle • When it comes to getting prepped for the Christmas season, the early bird gets the tinsel.

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

Here comes the sun … • Shine on this summer in swimwear and separates that are perfect for the long lazy days ahead, and look great whether you’re in the swim or on the sand.

Neutral territory • Sand and nude shades to flatter most skin tones.

Black market • The timeless beachwear classic.

Prints charming • Dive in for summer’s hottest swimwear trend.

Sunset sirens • Turn up the heat in bold, bright colours.

Jewel tones • From swimming to reclining, there’s a style perfect for you.

Colour blocking • Ride the waves or rule the pool in these sporty styles.

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