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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Editor’s Letter

Australian Women’s Weekly

THIS MONTH I’M…

Regal in red

Now we are 11!

Hang hen!

Historic roles

The Full House cast

Finish this sentence … • Shortland Street star Chye-Ling Huang co-hosts the podcast The Elephant in the Bedroom, available on RNZ’s Tahi from February 14.

Farewell

To Sidney, with love • Actor, activist, award winner, icon. The Weekly celebrates the extraordinary life of Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6 at the age of 94.

Farewelling a hero

Around the world • Turkmenistan At 69 metres across and 30 metres deep, Turkmenistan’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ has been ordered extinguished by the country’s president after blazing for over 50 years.

The real Hilary Barry The me you don’t see • The beloved broadcaster talks to Emma Clifton about being an optimist in the face of online bullying and why she’s fallen in love with her husband all over again.

JEREMY’S 7 SHARP QUESTIONS

Royal insider • Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

Happy birthday Crown Princess Mary! • On February 5, Crown Princess Mary turns 50. On this occasion the Australian-born royal shares new and unseen photos and talks about her most treasured moments, and The Weekly’s Juliet Rieden reflects on a decade of interviewing the royal.

Rebecca Gibney ‘FAME PUSHED ME TO THE BRINK’ • The Under the Vines actress bravely opens up about motherhood, menopause and the mental breakdown that almost killed her.

“I CHERISH EVERY MOMENT” • Eighteen months after the death of snowboarding champion Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, the love of his life, Ellidy, gave birth to their daughter. And as their family is rocked by ongoing battles with illness and grief, little Minnie has brought the muchneeded gift of hope.

THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE • Two years after battling a great white shark that attacked her husband, Karen Milligan shares her story of courage and loss, and her new mission to save the sea.

A global romance • Love comes along when you least expect it – and maybe with several leaps into the unknown.

How to start dating (again) • Love, romance and great sex can happen more than once in our lifetime, says Married at First Sight’s resident relationships and dating expert, Mel Schilling. Here, she shares her top tips for getting back out there.

In bloom • From small and delicate to bold blooms, florals are a timeless classic. Here, we show you our favourite pieces for summer.

All the silver ladies • The last year has allowed many of us to embrace our roots, quite literally. And perhaps the most surprising thing is how liberating it feels to find your silver (or grey or white) lining.

Great formulas for grey hair

Rest, recover, repeat • One of our most powerful wellness and recovery tools requires little more than a pair of stretchy pants and a few minutes of our time.

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Eight vital at-home tests • Discover the simple health tests that give your body a quick check and reveal where you might need to make some lifestyle tweaks.

When not to trust your gut • It’s perfectly natural to trust your intuition when solving knotty life problems, says author Annie McCubbin, but it doesn’t always lead to the best outcome. Here’s how to strike the balance between instinct and deeper thought.

VIBRANT VEGIES • Vegetables, herbs and fruit bring vibrancy to any dish with their various textures,...