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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THIS MONTH I’M…

Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Cambridge family’s desert holiday

A royally busy 2022

Double Up

Malala’s big year

These industrious weaver ants

Finish this sentence… • Blue Heelers star Lisa McCune answers our tricky quick-fire questions.

Around the world

SAMANTHA HAYES ‘My life feels complete’ • Introducing her delightful daughter, Newshub presenter Samantha Hayes reveals to Sophie Neville why this baby is so different and opens up about a terrifying hospital dash.

Royal insider • Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

Nicole Kidman • Oscar buzz is humming for Nicole Kidman’s brilliant portrayal of comedienne Lucille Ball. In a candid interview as Nic returns to our shores with her family, she reveals why this was such a tough and special role, the magic that fuels her marriage and how protecting her daughters is her top priority.

Escaping the Chrysanthemum cage • Meet Mako Komuro, the Japanese princess who created a storm of controversy when she sacrificed her ties to family, wealth and title to marry the man she loves.

REB FOUNTAIN ‘Without music, I wouldn’t be here’ • The celebrated singer-songwriter reveals how her craft has got her through tragedy and why it’s not about fame or money.

FOOD or SEX? • Actor Stanley Tucci’s lockdown videos and Emmy-winning food show turned him into a hot, midlife crush. Now he’s written a memoir about cooking, love and loss.

Rita Moreno My WEST SIDE STORY • As West Side Story gets a reboot, Tinseltown legend Rita Moreno reflects on both her early years in Hollywood and the movie that would end up changing her life.

Who really killed Mary, Queen of Scots? • History has pitched them as bitter rivals, but a thrilling new letter written by Elizabeth I in 1584 for the cousin she later executed changes everything we think we know about these two powerful queens.

The MONTH us meat • When the Man of the House does dinner, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of starting afresh.

your star for 2022 • The Weekly’s astrologist, Lilith Roch a, is here to help you navigate the year ahead as she decodes what’s in store for your astrological sign in 2022.

On holiday • Keep your cool this summer by choosing flowing silhouettes in natural fibres. Just add a sun hat and swimsuit for extra ease in and out of the water.

Local HEROES • Show your skin some love with an all-new line-up of goodies that celebrate the finest Kiwi formulas

Super serums

Beauty news

Good intentions • Resolutions rarely become reality, and yet we continue to make them. The good news, however, is that there’s another way – and it makes them far more likely to stick.

Reading corner • Rather than writing your list, dive into these whip-smart books that challenge how we get things done.

The secrets of women who live long, healthy lives • The key ingredients required for us to age well have been revealed in a groundbreaking study, led by Professor Cassandra Szoeke. Here, she reveals some of the things we can do every day to promote wellness and longevity.

They don’t diet

Special care for a special person

Mediterranean inspirations • Perfect for summer, these sharing-style dishes follow the healthy Mediterranean diet principles.

RICK STEIN’S Everyday dinners

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