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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The Australian Women’s Weekly

The Queen Returns

AROUND THE WORLD • MOVING HOUSE? About 1800 volunteers in Japan’s Aomori prefecture used the hikiya method (rollers and rails) to drag Hirosaki Castle’s 360-tonne keep a little over 2m for repairs.

CHELSEA WINTER • As she moves into the next stage of her life and career, MasterChef NZ winner Chelsea opens up about the changes she’s made and why, as she welcomes a new love.

“DIANA was never going to be forgotten” • In a deeply personal interview at his family home, Earl Spencer shares with The Weekly his reasons for writing the controversial new memoir of his sister, while not backing down from his criticism of the now King.

When Diana Spencer became Princess Di • In this exclusive extract from his new book, Swan Song, Princess Diana’s brother recalls the moment she met the then Prince Charles.

MAGDA’S TOUGHEST ROLE ‘Love got me through’ • When Magda Szubanski announced that she had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive blood cancer, the heart of the nation skipped a beat. Now in remission, she is counting her blessings and sending thanks to the people whose love saw her through.

EVONNE GOOLAGONG CAWLEY • At 75, tennis champion and Aussie icon Evonne Goolagong Cawley is reflecting on her life and legacy – and sharing her truth in a deeply personal new book.

A DARK ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH • When Bronwyn Winfield vanished in 1993, she left behind two daughters and a long list of questions. As police fire up the cold case investigation into her tragic disappearance, a broken family may finally get some answers.

Dame Naida Glavish • Traumatically removed from her ‘magical’ home with her beloved grandmother to be raised in 10 different foster homes, Dame Naida shares her journey from helplessness to a role of protection for anyone who needs her, 24/7.

Force of nature • Australia’s top cop is using compassion, learned as a frontline officer, and resilience, found as a working mother, to fight crime on a global scale. The Weekly sat down with AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett to hear how this tough country girl wants to change the world.

Diamonds are forever • The woman who knows Neil Diamond best, his wife and manager, Katie McNeil Diamond, sits down with The Weekly to share their story from a slow-burning love to finding meaning and joy even as Neil struggles with Parkinson’s disease.

The curious case of Miss Marple • When Agatha Christie first created a spinster detective, her publishers weren’t interested. But Miss Marple mysteries would go on to sell millions worldwide. Now, almost 100 years later, Miss Marple is back, and ready for a whole new mystery.

‘At 56, I’m making swimming history’ • After turning 50, Joanne Norman decided to test herself by swimming the English Channel. Six years later, she’s the first Australian woman to complete the Oceans Seven marathon swimming challenge.

Lette’s talk

Sunkissed style • These are your finishing touches for the new season ahead. Feel effortlessly cool with straw hats and woven totes to barely there sandals.

Sunshine state of mind • Beach chic has never been so effortless with these classic swimwear pieces, lightweight layers and summer-living accessories.

Power Tools • From affordable massagers to high-tech microcurrent tools, there’s a beauty gadget for every budget.

Beauty news

I’ve been through menopause ... now what? • The hot flushes may have eased but...